Tim; This is a fairly serious problem. The injectors would be the most likely culprit. I have also heard that the FI pressure regulator can leak gas into the vacuum line. It then gets sucked into the air intake manifold. Pull the vacuum line off, it should be dry. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On Fri, 21 Apr 2000 11:40:35 EDT Tim Root <Timeroot@AOL.COM> writes: >Hello list, I have noticed when I change my oil, it has a fairly >strong gasoline smell. Can somebody tell me how gas gets in oil, and >could it have something to do with leaky injectors? My van is an '84, >uses very little if any oil, but it has been progressively thinning >faster and faster with each oil change. If it is leaky injectors what >are my options for fixing this problem? > >Tim Root >Portage, WI >84 Vanagon >90 Fox Wagon >97 Jetta ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. |
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