>Hi all,
>
>The gearbox/OD from my S3 is sitting on a wheelbarrow in my garage, the
>engine is still in the car. Is there anything I should do "while it's
>out", all the while trying to avoid the onset of Shipwright's Disease.
>
>I am replacing the clutch plate, pressure plate and thrust bearing and
>intend putting a new rear seal in the extension housing.
>
>Cheers,
>Paul.
How about the pilot bushing in the back of the crank? Its also a good time to check the tightness of various fasteners, like the screws holding the cover to the underside of the toploader, or the bolts holding on the extension housing and mounting brackets.
Dick Sanders B395009510