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On 27 Dec 99, at 8:43, Chris Picknally wrote: > What I do know: When I drained the oil for the first time I noted whoever > had the car last put at least 4 quarts to oil into it. Way over I know! It is also possible that it is running way too rich (and/or not getting warmed up properly--is your thermostat working properly?) and the extra volume is just gas mixed in with the oil. > The oil leak seems to be just forward of the engine at the point that the > Auto trans bolts to the engine. I believe that the oil comes dripping down > from the inside of the Trans housing/engine area. I also think that it is > hitting the fly wheel and spraying out of the bottom of the trans housing, > it seems to be splattering oil on the drivers side heat exchanger, axle etc. > Seems to leak more at higher speeds/loads. When I park it will drip for a > while and stop. Might have about a table spoon at most. It is VERY important that you determine exactly WHAT is leaking, since there are 3 possible fluids: motor oil, ATF, and gear oil. There is a cover over the governor above and forward of the left output shaft on the AT which is sealed with an O-ring that always needs replacing. This will leak red ATF all over the left side of things back there. The output shaft seals can leak gear oil. This smells sulfury. This oil level can only be checked from below, and if the gear oil runs dry you'll never know it until AFTER your tranny is destroyed. The engine can leak motor oil any number of places, and for any number of reasons. Which of the three do you have? - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org