Gearbox flange, is this right ?

Have got my box out of my 83 tintop gti at the moment. I have noticed (under all the grime) a green metal cover at the drivers side flange, it doesn't look like it is doing much. Is this correct, or should it be pressed into the box ?





Cheers

hi

020 Flange - this link will help


is the mk1 on the road this year?
baz

Thanks Baz,

Hopefully on the road soon.

In the brokeVW link, there is a picture that shows two G clamps being used as a compression tool. In the picture there looks like the same seal as I have, only it is yellow. But I still don't know if it is supposed to be exposed or not.

I should have said, there is no leaking from the flange and no problems with the box, just doesn't look right.

Cheers

hi

im pretty sure this is normal
see the first picture here
Opening the 020
I would recommend replacing the cap seals inside the flange when you have the box out , its quite common for them to split & start leaking gear oil , you can still buy them from VW , but i suppose its still easy enough with the gearbox in the car , I have replaced mine.
cheers
baz

yes this is normal, everything is just fine. its a seal carrier for the later flange, which uses a larger seal