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Post Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:07 pm

If you had a choice between a Corteco or a Febi crankshaft seal which would you consider the better.
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Post Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:26 pm

HenryM3 wrote:
Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:07 pm
If you had a choice between a Corteco or a Febi crankshaft seal which would you consider the better.
Neither, for camshaft/crankshaft seals I use OEM BM ones,
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Post Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:25 pm

It’s for an R32 and there’s none in UK. VW can get one in Germany but will be 2 weeks +.
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Post Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:53 pm

R32?

What's that?

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Post Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:00 pm

BenHar wrote:
Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:53 pm
R32?
What's that?
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Post Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:00 am

Elring or Reinz not available?
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Post Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:41 pm

They weren’t listed, they have arrived now and I’ll fit on Monday and hope for the best. I was quoted £400 plus parts locally which I though was a lot so got a second quote from a clutch and gearbox specialist of £1000. I am prepared to sacrifice my back and do it myself, box clutch and seal are out and the back is having a weekend off.
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Post Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:32 pm

flybynite wrote:
Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:00 pm
BenHar wrote:
Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:53 pm
R32?
What's that?
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Post Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:55 pm

I know but a seal is a seal whether for an e30 or vw. I just asked the experts for an opinion