Date:         Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:47:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Do I need a new engine?
Comments: To: sanfordchef@COX.NET
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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
>
>
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