Date:         Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:40:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Help! Massive oil leak from behind cooler (2.1)
Comments: To: matt sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Hey your right here in Pgh.
   Any way remove the center pipe that goes up thru the oil
cooled.  This way yuo can slide out the o-ring and will not have to
disconnect the cooling lines.  If I had a garage I'd invite you
over, but my drive way is just as cold as where you are.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004, matt sutton wrote:

> Hi folks,
> developed a big oil leak thats comming from behind the Oil cooler on my 88 GL.
> I tried retorquing the nut that holds the cooler on, may have even made it worse.
>
> I'm in New Hope PA, and trying to get home to NYC. Any angles or experience with this would be really really helpful. I'm guessing this is connected to the cold, and I had been running 20w50 oil, but would love to hear any ideas.
>
> -Matt Sutton
> 88 GL
>