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Hey guys (I'm new to the list) There is gear oil
leaking from my bellhousing. I checked inside the
inspection plate and it is dry. So the only possible
problem is leaking driveshaft flange seals. I talk to
VW and they refuse to change just the seals, but they
will change the flanges for (2x)$87 + $300 in labor. I
just forked out a lot of money for a new clutch so I
don't want to pay almost $500 for this. Is there
anywhere I can get the flanges cheaper? Like maybe 1/2
of what VW is charging me ($87) or is there a write up
on how to change the flange seals anywhere? I
appreciate your time and it's nice to meet you all :)

 Michael

I replaced the seals only on my 1996 jetta. It worked great. I doubt there
is anything wrong with the actual flanges.
The are steel and the seals are rubber. The seals should wear out before the
flanges. Pull the driveshafts, then pull the circlips on the output shafts
and the flanges come right out. There is a spring behind the flange. You
will lose most of the fluid in the tranny. install the new seals and then
the flanges. Installing the NEW (don't reuse them), circlips is a pain(not
much room to work with). It is a fairly easy job. The parts should be under
$30. Screw the dealership, do it yourself. :-)

Jake