Chris Wyatt2 wrote [in part]: > There was a large puddle of motor oil on the snow... > The leak originated in the vicinity of the oil filter... > Perhaps a seal had contracted in the cold... Chris, A few weeks ago when it started getting below freezing overnight here in Utah, my '86 Syncro started showing a few leaks, all of which came from faulty tranny seals. I replaced both seals where the CV joints attach, as well as the front seal where the drive shaft attaches. All's well now. So, I don't know if you've got an engine oil leak from your filter, or maybe you have a tranny seal leak, but for sure seals that seem okay in warm weather can leak when things contract in the cold. Regards, Scott McDonell Ogden, Utah '86 Syncro GL [Rancid] '83.5 GL {sold} '59 Split Window camper {high-school ride -- wish I still had it!} '96 Jetta GLX {with kickass VR6! - sold recently} |
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