Date:         Mon, 18 Aug 2003 17:14:23 -0800
Reply-To:     Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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From:         Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Subject:      RoadHaus - Oil Leak has been identified
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Volks,

The mysterious "Oil Leak" the RoadHaus has had since the engine was
rebuilt by Eurocars has been diagnosed.

"Cracked Engine Case".

Obviously the only solution ...  tear down the engine and replace or
weld the engine case.

Like many other people. I'm trying to contact Ken Morgan of Eurocars for
a Warranty solution.

But don't figure there's much chance of that approach.

The leak has recently increased from 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles to 1
quart per 1,000 miles.

I'm thinking I can probably drive it for quite awhile as is.

Based of that assumption and the fact that I need to fly to Tucson the
middle of September for a wedding,

I'm thinking of;

- Explore Alaska for a couple more weeks (keeping a close eye on the oil
level) and slowly head to Fairbanks.
- Find a good shop in Fairbanks to repair the Van while I fly down to
Tucson for the wedding.
> Lisa Drew has a mechanic she is very enthusiastic about
> Any other Fairbanks shop recommendations?

Other opinions and solution ideas very welcome.




"Some days you rule the road
 Some days the road rules you."


Larry Chase
Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com
Web:  <http://www.roadhaus.com/> www.RoadHaus.com
Cell: 480 620 8966
What: North American Road Trip
How: RoadHaus - 1990 White VW Westfalia Syncro
Today: Roaming the Yukon & Alaska.