Maintenance while tranny is out?

bbob203

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Oct 31, 2012
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Louisville, ky
TDI
b5.5v
I just picked up a B5.5 5 speed with the tranny removed due to broken clutch disk. I'm wondering if there are any parts I ought to replace while I have the extra space. I'm thinking the rear coolant neck for sure anything else? Car has 300k on it.
 

Petesaguytdi

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Jul 19, 2006
Location
Edmonton. Alberta
TDI
2004 Bhw Passat
Tandem pump should be easy to see at this point

Check for leaks at your tandem pump while you have a good line of site to it.

Also any coolant leaks that you may see at the cooling manifold below it The seals tend to swell from oil/diesel leaks from above, this would be the perfect time to make an awkward job a heck of a lot easier.

You would be replacing the tandem pump seal and the coolant manifold. I regret having to do both shortly after I did my 5 speed swap.
 
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