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Date:         Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:32:15 -0700
Reply-To:     warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: why does diesel residue cover my vanagon tailgate?
Comments: To: jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM
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Does the engine leak oil? Oil leaks can be sprayed on the back of your Vanagon if you have severe oil leaks- I had to replace the seals on a Diesel on a Diesel Vanagon once to end the oily hatch problem.  


Robert
1982 Westfalia
1987 Wolfsburg


----- Original Message -----
Wrom: GVCJVTLBX
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 4:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: why does diesel residue cover my vanagon tailgate?


I did a 200 mile run in my '82 diesel Vanagon the other day.  Severe
headwind one way, awesome tailwind coming back.  The rear of the vehicle is
covered in this blotchy, oily, diesel residue that will smudge but won't
really wipe off.  I was wondering what might be the cause of this (van
running rich, mechanical problem?) and whether I should worry about it.


Thanks in advance!


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