John Muir - How To Keep Your Volkswagon Alive

Was the 'VW Repair Guide for Dummies' back in the day (1960s-70s).
So when my VW engine was leaking oil (circa 1969) we followed these instructions -

1. Drop the engine
2. Remove the flywheel (using flywheel lock and breaker bar)
3. Replace the flywheel seal <-- Almost!

As it turned out -

1. We removed the crankcase seal (2" below the flywheel seal)
2. We had to 'split the case' and reseal the engine block
3. Costly lesson learned!

This was the 1st of many VW misadventures and a love of the original
VW cars (bug and van). Some destroyed, many well-traveled.

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