Janet, the same thing happened to me in my 88GL. I was lucky, it turned out to be the valve cover gasket, very cheap, and very easy to fix. The part is $1, and most anyone can do it. A VW mechanic could do it in 5 minutes. my .02.....
On 3/19/07, Janet Sanford <sanfordchef@cox.net> wrote: > > Okay my 88 wolfsburg weekender has black spots all over the back from what > I have been told is "blow by." > > Does that mean I need a new engine? > > I am trying to decide whether to just find another or get this one fixed. > > I also have some body damage, but before I trade my great beach car in, I > wanted the wise advice of the list. > > thanks, > > janet > 86GL > 88Wolfsburg Weekender >
-- Chris 88 Vanagon GL 02 Golf GLS TDI |
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