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It just keeps getting stranger...... My original problem was oil pumping out the breather tube. Many of you kindly gave me things to check. (Thanks) I spent a few hours on it this weekend and found a lot of things that it wasn't. The compression check that Jim suggested showed 132,120,120,110. The book states 114 - 142 lbs. I am guessing that from the compression check that I have no holes in my pistons. I am also assuming that while #4 cylinder is 110 that could mean a broken ring or the rings ar being washed out by too much gas entering the cylinder. I removed ALL of the oil from the engine and found that it did indeed contain gas. After I changed the oil I let the engine Idle for about 15 minutes and found no oil comming out so I took it for a test drive ( couple of blocks). It seems that when the engine is under load it builds up enough pressure to pump the oil out the breather tube, but when it's idleing it's OK. I also checked the oil pressure and it is at a steady 40 lbs. This brings me to a fe '” uestions. The only way I can figure that the gas can get into the oil is through the carbs (broken or washing out of the rings) or a problem with the fuel pump. The fuel pump is a stock variety. Is it possible for a fuel pump problem to dump gas into the crankcase AND build up enough pressure in the crancase to cause my problem? I am thinking of replacing it just to make sure. Any help, or even more questions at this point would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again to all who replied! Dana Hall 65 Notchback Sunroof 77 Beetle (Soon to be a 36 Ford Special Delivery) 78 Bus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/