Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:36:02 -0500
Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Small Oil Leak 91GL
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I have 20/50 in there. I'm not SEEING any spray, just the proof on the
hatch. I have the nut on the cooler tight, but I DID take the cooler off to
check to see if the seal was seated correctly. It seems to be coming out
just above the cooler and just running down the drivers side of the cooler
and dripping occasionally. Thanks for the advise.
P.S Ken W. stated there is a hose on the (VW version of PCV valve) that may
collapse and increase oil pressure, but not sure which one to check. All
looks good. I do see a hose with a braided cover on it that comes/goes to
the cooler, but it looks OK. Thx again, Michael.
On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> The seal above the oil cooler will never re-seal after being disturbed. It
> quckly becomes hard and flat. get a new one.
>
> It is possible the oil pump cover is leaking. That is a bunch of work at
> the
> rear mount really has to be removed for access.
>
> What type-viscosity oil did they use? If 5w or 10w-30 you want to get that
> out quickly anyway. Is the free filter worth anything at all? If you see
> the
> spraying you most liely loosing more than a tsp.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>> Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Small Oil Leak 91GL
>> Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:19:36 -0500
>>
>>
>> Can anyone take a sec and advise, please? Started getting a small oil leak
>> right on my rear engine support after an oil change at a Firestone. Had a
>> free change coupon. Had them check it and all tight. Didn't believe them
>> so
>> removed the filter, cooler nut and checked the seal and reinstalled. No
>> leak
>> after 10 minutes running. Hit the road and 20 miles later, checked and
>> leak
>> is back. Looks like it is coming from behind and maybe above the oil
>> cooler.
>> Can see a rivulet along the square unit that bolts to the rear engine
>> mount.
>> Any ideas? Oil pump seal? Right at the rear of the van near the cooler.
>> Only
>> about 1 tsp a day, but overspray on hatch.
>> Joneing to try the new RA08 and fishing tomorrow(hopefully). Thanks in
>> advance, Michael.
>>
>> --
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>
>
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Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
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