Date:         Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:47:27 -0700
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From:         HotelWestfalia <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Freeze plug leaks oil
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Thanks Jim, I did just that.  Put a gob of JB Weld on it all around,
plastered it shut.  I'm sure, that will do it.
Did you mean, to do this as a standard precedure anytime an engine is out?
Zoltan

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From: "Old Volks Home" <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
To: "HotelWestfalia" <zolo@foxinternet.net>
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Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: Freeze plug leaks oil


If you have any leaking of a gallery plug, attend to it now.  A few
years back, although there was no leaking warning, mine on my Westy
Wasser popped out.  Thankfully, I was in my driveway and not on the
freeway when this happened.

Its a good idea to check them all before assembling the rear hanger
assy and mounting the engine into the van.  JB Weld (as Roger posted)
is best to use to enhance the sealing of them all.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing Since March 1999
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM, HotelWestfalia <zolo@foxinternet.net>
wrote:
> I don't remember having this discussed. I could be wrong, of course.
>
> There is a "freeze" plug on the right of the crankshaft pulley, that I see
> seeping oil and probably even leaking when the engine gets hot. My
> question is; can it be fixed? Is it leaking because of oil pressure behind
> it, or it's just oil being there without pressure?
>
> I guess, Scott would know it for sure, but there maybe others just as
> knowledgable.
>
> Good wishes,
> Zoltan