Re: [T3] oil leak

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

They should not leak at the drain plate, In fact, a good VW engine does not
leak at all. Mine has been sitting for 15 years, and is dry as a bone. Drain
the oil, take the plate off, and straighten it if needed. They commonly leak
because they were either over tightened, or someone left off the copper washers
under the nuts. After the plate is out, you will probably notice that it is
distorted around the bolt holes. Use a small hammer and flatten it back out
around the holes. Loosing 3 quarts of oil is a small price to pay for a clean
garage floor. When you put the plate and strainer back in, don't over tighten
the nuts, and be sure you use the copper/aluminum washers under the nuts. Also
make sure that the copper washer is under the drain plug too.

--
Russ Wolfe
http://www.wolfenet.net

On Mon, 19 Jun 2000, David Hall wrote:
> My fastback is leaking a bit of oil from the round drain cover under the 
> engine.  I know VWs are prone to oil leakage, but is there any way I can 
> stop all of it or should I just get used to it dripping?  If I take the 
> cover off, will all my oil drain?  I need to find why it is leaking and stop 
> it, because it is smoking quite a bit.  Also, I am looking for a set of 
> larger than stock dual carbs for my fasty, does anyone know of a company 
> that makes them (Kadron or Empi maybe?).  Thanks in advance....
> 
>       David Hall
>       Sheridan, Oregon
>       1966 Fastback
> 
> p.s.  Get well soon, Jim, bike wrecks suck!!
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