Date:         Fri, 20 Aug 2004 11:06:30 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine oil leak
Comments: To: "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
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HI Bill,
         GOing to the dedication tonight?

There are several areas that can leak in the rear of the engine.  I
found the
dip stick tube, and the oil filler tube to be the main leaks on my vanagon.
Also the oil filter, and cooler, could be leaking.
I will be at the observatory tonight if your going to be there.
                               Eric


Bill H. wrote:

>I seem to have a substantial oil leak coming off the rear face of my 2.1L
>engine (88 GL). The problem is that I can't quite see where it's coming from
>because it's hidden by the crossbeam and maybe behind the pulley wheel. In
>looking at the drawings of the engine in the Bentley, my best guess would be
>a leaking gasket on the cover plate to the oil pump. The Haynes has a nice
>write-up on how to remove it but talks about the engine sitting on a bench.
>My question is, is it possible to do this while the engine is in place? I
>REALLY, REALLY don't want to have to pull the engine (and everything else
>getting to the engine) just to replace a couple of gaskets. Has anyone one
>done this with the engine in place? And could my leak be something I'm
>overlooking? Thanks in advance.
>
>Bill H.
>88 GL
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