Date:         Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:06 -0400
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From:         DHaynes57@aol.com
Subject:      Re: oil? leak on #3 (but not quite)

In a message dated 96-04-22 23:47:39 EDT, sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu (Sean Bartnik)
writes:

>
>Hey all,
>I've recently noticed ('78, 2.0L) what seems to be oil appearing on the
>cooling air duct around the spark plug seal on the #3 cylinder.  It
>seems to be coming out from under the seal and is running toward the
>front of the bus.  It's not a gusher or anything, just enough to leave a
>small film on the duct.  

The oil is probably coming from the crank seal behind the cooling fan.
Dennis

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