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  1. 10-12-2010 12:15 AM #1
    henriquevr
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    Main Seal... change it or not?

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    If I am going to change the clutch flywheel and etc.

    Should I change the main seal or leave it alone?
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  2. 10-12-2010 03:05 AM #2
    87supraman
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    Mine started leaking around 70k miles... 2002 3.0. Might as well change it..
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  3. 10-12-2010 04:57 AM #3
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    Change it. It's cheap and easy insurance. You don't want to do the clutch again because of a dumb leak.
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  4. 10-12-2010 05:11 AM #4
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    mine has 130k on it and I've slapped in 2 clutches without ever changing it. IMO, if its leaking, even in the slightest, change it. If its not, don't touch it.
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  5. 10-12-2010 04:56 PM #5
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    It's a PITA. Don't fix it unless it's broke. More times then not if you replace it and it's not broken you will put it in improperly and cause a leak.

    Plus after you change your clutch once you can drop the transmission no problem.
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  6. 10-12-2010 05:00 PM #6
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    change it... it takes 5 minutes to install... and as long as you put it on right it will be cake to install. the plastic ring it comes with allows you to install it perfectly.

    cheap insurance. do it.
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  7. 10-12-2010 05:15 PM #7
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    As a former audi tech.. I say leave it, unless it's sweating. If it's not broke, leave it.
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  8. 10-12-2010 06:46 PM #8
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    Main seal? Is this the prop shaft seal or am I confused?
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  9. 10-12-2010 07:03 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by pOrKcHoP07 View Post
    Main seal? Is this the prop shaft seal or am I confused?
    Rear main seal (crank seal) its behind the flywheel
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