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<x-charset iso-8859-1>Bummer!... been there... in a different way. You cant build the 1776's in a schlock way.. even properly built there only good for 90-100K. IF your breather is working and hooked up properly... and thats a big if.. you have a serious blow by problem. whats the compression?? Keith Keith Park Top Notch Restorations topnotch@nycap.rr.com 71 Squareback (with no empty nipples!) 65 Notchback (still suckin its gas!) 65 Squareback 75 Opel 87 Golf 88 Rx7 10th Anniversary ----- Original Message ----- From: chris k <vw66@onebox.com> To: <type3@vwtype3.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 2:42 AM Subject: [T3] story and problem (kinda long) > > Hello all, > > I've been off this list for a while, but I think I will start visiting > it more often. First off, I have a 66 fastback. I converted it to 12v > and put a 1776cc motor in it about a 1.5 years ago. Anyways, ever since > I put in my new engine, the thing has leaked oil like a motherfucker. > NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, EVER GET YOUR MOTOR BUILT BY SERRANO'S IN TORRANCE, > CA. They build the worst motors. Then when you try and make them fix > it because of the warranty(HA!), they just "band-aid" it. So, anyways > I took it too them for the last time, and they put a sand seal in the > front where the pully connects. Ok, so it doesn't leak as much. > I know it leaks from that area because it drips from beneath the fan > housing. Theres a little background on my car. > > I live in Orange County, CA and I go to college in Chico, CA. About 150 > miles north of Sacramento. So, I'm geared for the 500+ mile trip up north. > I tune up my car, make sure its nice and clean, and pack up. I leave > on a Wednesday morning around 10am because its a light travel day. > So, I'm cruising nicely and I planned on checking my oil about every > 100 miles because I know the motor leaks. So, I get passed Los Angeles > and start going up the Tejon Pass. I tough 10mile or so stretch of hills. > I'm cruising well, the torque of my 1776cc is getting me up the hills > nicely, and I planned on stopping at Hungry Valley (the end of the pass) > to check my oil and gas up. So, I pull off and whoah! My engine is completely > oiled up, my rear apron and bumper have oil all over them, and my rear > decklid even has some oil spray. The reading on my dipstick was below > the bottom line. I was pissed and starting too feel a bit scared going > 400+ more miles with an engine that blows oil. > > But, I knew I had to just get to Chico. So, the whole way, every 60-80 > miles I stop and add about 1/2 to 3/4 a quart of oil. I cruised at about > 70mph with a full load of computers, clothes, and parts. So, I finally > make it to Chico, Amen! The next day, I go and clean all the oil off > the back of my car, and try to degrease the engine as best as possible, > and I adjusted the valves because of the long trip. I drive the car around > Chico for about 9 days, going about 4 miles each time I drive. Then one > night, I noticed my starter isn't whirling like it should. (I still have > the 6volt starter in, so it whirls very rapidly). I figure, "eh, its > about 42 degrees, maybe its just cold". The next day I go to start it, > and just "click". I can here the starter engage and click the flywheel, > but its like it doesn't have the juice to turn the motor over. Here is > what I think is wrong, let me know if you can think of anything else. > > > Because of the long trip and my motor blowing so much oil, a lot of the > oil went up into the generator. So, now the generator shaft that spins > is lubricated, inhibiting the brushes from getting any friction, and > not charging my battery correctly. So, what do you think I should do? > Take out the brushes and clean them as best as I can, and also try and > clean the shaft that spins as best as I can. I can push start the car > and it drives fine. With no red generator light coming on. It goes off > normally when the car starts. > > Any help is appreciated. > > Chris > vw.web.com > > > __________________________________________________ > FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. > Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe > > </x-charset>