Don't think anyone has mentioned that the new double lip seal is Teflon. I purchased a new A6 compressor and it came with the old style carbon seal that lasted about two years. I installed the new Teflon seal myself and it is still leak free after many years.
My added shield came off a '74 Buick Electra in a Pick-A-Part, and it definitely saved a lot of cleaning. I left it in place after installing the new seal but it really wasn't needed.
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Mick Batson
1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 2+2 survivor AC auto -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon in progress.
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