It is more likely, that there is some oil leak to the outside under the car when you drive and that is what is sucked back to the back of the van onto the rear hatch. My last one of this kind was the oil seal failure in the front of the engine, in the clutch area. Did not oil up the clutch but leaked out under the car and when I drove it, it sprayed the cars behind and the rear hatch. One has to take the transmission out to change it. The last time I did it for a friend, it cost him $350. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Sanford" <sanfordchef@COX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 11:14 AM Subject: Do I need a new engine?
> 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.14/727 - Release Date: 3/19/2007 > 11:49 AM > > |
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