Date:         Sat, 16 Dec 1995 12:52:45 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         plima@indirect.com (Peter J. Lima)
Subject:      Re: Smokin' 'n' leakin' !

>Alright, here are tips that cured my huge oil leak(in my 79):
>1. Change BOTH valve cover gaskets with Brand New ones.
>2. Do oil change with Castrol 10W30.
I've got Valvoline 10-40, which my mech recommends. . .I use 30 for summer only.
>3. Go to VW Dealer, and buy a VW oil filter, and a gasket set for 
>your oil stariner.
>4. Do the oil change wit the above, and USE A TORQUE WRENCH on
>the oil strainer nut.
>This WILL solve a lot of your oil leak, I hope.

I looked under it for a long time and it doesn't seem to be coming from the
strainer region or the valve covers. . .seems to be trickling down from
someplace further back.  Last night I put a tray underneath to collect the
drip, this morning when I go out I'll see how much is in there and pour it
back into the engine till I can do something else.

>About the oil burning in the engine compart:
>After you do the oil change, get the bus started, let warm up,
>and watch for oil leaks out of OIL FILLER NECK.
>If you need any more detailed instructions, don't hesitate to ask.
>Good Luck
>Paul

Yeah, I kinda think it's from the filler neck actually.  Thanx for the advice!

pjl
'79 Bus
'58 Bug  (4 sale??)

P.S. It ain't only "smokin' 'n' leakin," it's "stinkin'" too. . .a very
intoxicating aroma of oil/gas fills the inside when I drive it for a while
to the point that I have to open the window.  Somehow this doesn't strike me
as normal either. . .!