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Re: [T3] Replace oil cooler seals without dropping engine?



On 21 Aug 00, at 20:06, Steve Reeves wrote:

> I've got an annoying leak that apears to be coming from the oil cooler on my
> 72FI.  Not spurting mind you, but after cleaning the engine very well I
> notice the first area to get oily is the top of the crankcase near the case
> seam and oil cooler.

Is there any chance that it is coming from the oil pressure switch on 
top of the coooler? That's an easy fix!

Otherwise it's a lot of work to get in to the cooler seals under the 
cooler. MAKE SURE to get the right seals before you start. Most 
places will sell you the wrong ones.

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