My 84 leaks at the push rod tubes. The accordion ends crack and leak. jack >From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny >Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 04:15:36 -0500 > >My machine is leaking oil. It has for a while, it hasn't been to bad, >but it's gotten worse over time. Yesterday I put it on the rack to see >if I could get an idea as to what is going on. > >The whole bottom of the engine was wet. It was heavily wetted at both >front and rear of the engine. > >Question: Where might all this oil be coming from? Front and rear seals? >or is there something up on the sides somewhere that might produce oil >leaks. Can't really see in there. If it is seals - front and rear >(engine now has about 75,000 mi since it was overhauled completely}- >what does this indicate - being leaking seals on both ends? It it likely >that just replacing seals will take care of the problem for the next >75,000 miles, or is something more sinister at work here. > >Any input would be appreciated. > >Thanks, > >Regards, > >John Rodgers >88 GL driver |
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