Most oil stop leaks rely on softening and swelling the seals. This generally does not work on the VW. Since the leak has not increased over time, it probably is not a seal leak anyway. The oil galley plugs and often the case halves will have small leaks. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Joe L. <jliasse@EMAIL.MSN.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, August 05, 1998 12:24 PM Subject: Stop Leak for minor oil leaks?
> For some 3 years now I have had a minor oil leak (a drip, actually) >coming from places unknown. Having watched it for this long and seen neither >an increase nor any ill effects it does not seem serious enough to spend the >time and cash it would take to fix. It IS, however screwing up my driveway >and I am tired of scrubbing the drips off. > > Can anyone recommend one of the many "Oil Stop Leaks" on the market? I >hesitate to use any substance designed to plug an oil passage as I may end >up with clogged journals but this just may be paranoia on my part. > >Any Ideas? |
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