Date:         Mon, 17 Aug 1998 08:44:28 EDT
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Subtle Oil Leak
Comments: To: BDOSS24046@aol.com
Comments: cc: Vanagon@vanagon.com

Brian;
        While giving our 85 a once over, before going on a 1000 mile
trip, I found the same leak. Much to my dismay I settled upon the most
likely culprit; the oil seal was leaking. I came to this conclusion since
there was evidence of oil the entire diameter.This is due to oil leaking
onto the back of the flywheel and being spun in every direction. As a
last ditch effort I drained the synthetic oil and replaced it with
regular oil.Synthetic oil has a reputation for causing seals to shrink. I
also cleaned the oily area. I saw no more sign of seepage afterwards.
        The biggest problem here is oil contamination on the clutch disk.
The clutch depends on friction to transfer power, oil's job is to reduce
friction.
        To distinguish between the two oil just smell it. Gear oil has a
bad smell, like old junk yards.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>

On Sun, 16 Aug 1998 20:49:44 EDT Brian Doss <BDOSS24046@AOL.COM> writes:
>I'm noticing a very little amount of oil leaking at the joint where the
engine and transmission bolt together. (4 speed trans) It looks like
engine oil. Is this a big deal that needs immediate attention? Is there a
way to determine whether the oil is from the crank case or the gearbox?
Any advice would be appreciated.

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