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Date:         Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:34:07 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Major oil leak ...
Comments: To: Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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A little more detail would help.... Like what year, engine, etc.
Where the leak is, front, back, left, right, top, bottom.


My guess would be oil pressure switch or blown oil filter gasket.


Jim




On Feb 8, 2007, at 6:26 PM, Zoltan wrote:


> Hi guys,
> I found a major oil leak somewhere in the back of the engine, but
> not the main seal.  I can't see where it is.  What am I to expect?
> Right now, I'm spraying Breaklean all over there about.  It is just
> too crowded there with the engine support, oil pressure switch,
> coolant pipe, intercooler, etc.
> Anyone had any experience like this?
> The car is loosing a quart in twenty miles.
> Zoltan
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