Date:         Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:19:50 -0800
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Leak
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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Sure, it's fine and usually quick.  I had a leak that I finally identified
as coming from behind the pulley.  When I got around to removing the pulley,
the problem was a cracked oil gallery plug!  Only thing I could do was JB
Weld it, and that held for a while.

I hope you have better luck.

Stuart

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JRodgers
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 1:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Oil Leak

The oil leak continues - but I did get the coolant leak stopped.
Replaced a small hose.

The oil leak is another matter. My 88 GL is in the shop right now up na a
rack getting a good look over. The mechanic says the top side is dry ans a
bone, but the bottom is washed clean with leaking oil - and it's not obvious
where the leak is. Recommended washing it up,n removing exterior oil and
grease and adding a dye to the oil and running it a day or so - then taking
another look with a black light or something.

Anyone ever hear of chasing an oil leak this way. I'm funny about oil
additives.


Thanks,

John