You guys are great!! I hope I provide enough info. Yes it is oil and not soot that seems to sputter out and leave spots on the back. Yes, it leaks a little oil. I just have to watch it. I just looked today and it has maybe a 5inch circle and it has been sitting for awhile. I would say it burns oil in that I do have to watch it. It also was leaking transmission fluid it seemed for awhile. It also is leaking power steering fluid now and I was told that replacement is really expensive. I had to have the belt replace that runs the power steering. I did have an issue when a belt broke and it overheated. But it had the "blowby" problem before that, but not the other leaks. I figure that may have effected the rubber in the car. I had to get all new water pipes. I have a whole list actually, now the power locks are wigging out - the passenger side doesn't open and the driver and side door open and close until you shut the doors. It is rather comical - it goes like this - "quick open the door" but it does stop. At first it didn't stop even if the doors were closed and it would open and close, open and close ..... but i love her ... Anyone have a good suggestion for a mechanic in San Diego, CA or near San Diego? I go to Randy's Foreign who is great with VWs, but can be a little pricey. Rich's in OB really likes the older cars that are not water cooled (or so I hear!). Janet |
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