Hi Ray -- I had this a few years back. The rear oil pressure sender was loose. What a pain in the rear to track down (thought it was the oil cooler and even changed that seal) and tighten, but it was a cheap fix. Good luck! Tim On 8/28/05, Ed <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote: > I've had the same problem with my '87. Was diagnosed by a few good mechanics > as likely front and/or rear main seal. > > Ed > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ray Hill" <micholetti@KNOLOGY.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 11:38 PM > Subject: OIL on Vanagon > > > > My college age daughter drove the 86 Vanagon back to college this evening. > > The trip was about 100 miles. When she arrived, she called home and said > > the > > back of the van was covered with oil. Anyone have an idea as to what may > > have caused this & what I can tell her to look for? From what she said, > > the > > oil covers the glass all the way to the bumper. > > > > Thanks for any clues! > > >
-- Tim King Seattle WA 87 Syncro Westy/Suby 2.5 |
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