 O ring behind the front crankshaft seal revisited |
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| Geezer914 |
 May 26 2022, 06:36 AM
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Geezer914  Group: Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States 
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I have 2 O rings that fit over the nose of the crankshaft behind the front seal. I see no purpose of this o ring as it just sits at the front of the crank shaft. What is it supposed to seal?
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| mate914 |
May 26 2022, 06:42 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 844 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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It might keep moisture out....
Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Pro American energy QUOTE(Geezer914 @ May 26 2022, 08:36 AM)  I have 2 O rings that fit over the nose of the crankshaft behind the front seal. I see no purpose of this o ring as it just sits at the front of the crank shaft. What is it supposed to seal? |
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Geezer914 O ring behind the front crankshaft seal revisited May 26 2022, 06:36 AM
Jake Raby This O ring is critical. Without it oil will wick ... May 26 2022, 09:25 AM Geezer914 Which o- ring is correct? May 26 2022, 10:32 AM 914fahrer I hope this the correct one .The vw nummer is 021 ... May 26 2022, 11:46 AM ogdougy I can say with quite a fare bit of confidence. Tha... May 26 2022, 12:30 PM
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I can say with quite a fare bit of confidence. Th... May 26 2022, 12:38 PM Geezer914 Thanks everyone for the clarification. The thicke... May 26 2022, 04:11 PM |
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