RE: [T3] oil leaks & clutch prob's

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

On 26 Feb 00, at 5:11, A. P. McIlwraith wrote:

> If it's leaking from edges of the oil pump cover, replace the gasket or use
> a suitable silicone sealant. Did you also replace the 3 oil cooler stud
> rubber seals? Sometimes over tightening the nuts can cause leaks as well,
> the five seals compress too much and warp, at least they can do on
> Australian engines.

??????

There are NO oil cooler stud rubber seals, but there ARE 2 oil 
cooler seals. Early coolers used 3 metal washer spacers, but 
Herman specified a late (dual pressure relief) case which doesn't 
use these.

On the oil pump I count 2 paper gaskets and 4 sealing nuts. 

Where does the 5 come from?

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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