Re: [T3] problem with oil pressure?

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 1 Aug 98, at 17:58, Karl Samuelson wrote:

> Hi,  Would anyone have any insights with this 
> problem of mine?   Its about time to get my Squareback on the
> road again.

> >I have been having a recurring problem of the o-ring seals blowing-out
> >between the oil cooler and case.  The oil cooler is ok.  In the three
> >years since I bought the motor I have put on about 3000 miles.
> >(I got frustrated after the 3rd time losing all my oil to the highway.)
> >Its been parked now for the last 2 years.

Sorry, I forgot to add the most important thing to look for.

You should check the oil pressure relief pistons in the engine
case.  Depending on the year you may have 1 or 2.  If one of these is 
stuch, your oil pressure might be too high.  This can cause various 
problems, I suppose seal problems might be one of these.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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