update on my brake problem/leak

[patrick.bureau at gmail.com (Patrick Bureau)]

well the issue with driving it is that the oil leak will only become worst
with time...
and this means oil splattering more and more unto the clutch assembly...
 cheers and get it fixed.


 On 10/21/05, Blake Irvin <blake@clockworm.com> wrote:
>
> OK - I just had the clutch done, and had the mechanic install the
> seal kit from germanautoparts. I don't remember the leak before the
> clutch job (I ran the car on several occasions to check out timing,
> etc) - should I expect the mechanic to fix the seal for free
> (assuming he mangled it in some way)?
>
> also, I suppose I should avoid driving the car until this is
> fixed...and will this mess up my new clutch?
>
> blake/
>
> On Oct 21, 2005, at 2:00 , Jim Ruffi wrote:
>
> > Sounds like the rear main seal, for sure.
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Blake Irvin [mailto:blake@clockworm.com]
> >> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 11:56 AM
> >> To: Jim Ruffi
> >> Cc: Scirocco List
> >> Subject: Re: update on my brake problem/leak
> >>
> >>
> >> the leak is fairly slow, and appears only when the car is running. i
> >> can see fluid oozing out of the seam where the starter motor housing/
> >> mounting plate meets the transmission housing. this is a non-rocco
> >> transmission - apparently from a jetta, according the the previous
> >> owner.
> >>
> >> i've sprayed out most of the engine compartment with various
> >> degreasers to help track the leak down, so i'm pretty certain this is
> >> where it's coming from.
> >>
> >> ideas?
> >>
> >> blake/
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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