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Date:         Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:16:23 +0000
Reply-To:     rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Do I need a new engine?
Comments: To: sanfordchef@COX.NET
Comments: cc: Janet Sanford <sanfordchef@COX.NET>

Could be something simple, like an oil leak at the dipstick.
My Westy does this too, but passes compression tests.
It does have a small oil leak.


I'd do a compression and leakdown test before deciding that it was 'blow-by.'


Todd
'88 Westy


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Janet Sanford <sanfordchef@COX.NET>
> 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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