Date:         Wed, 3 Oct 2007 07:24:23 -0400
Reply-To:     John Mosley <jamosley@MSN.COM>
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From:         John Mosley <jamosley@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny
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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