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Re: [T3] leaking oil

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Subject: Re: [T3] leaking oil
From: Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:09:44 -0500
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On 28 Apr 2003 at 18:59, hisham bakr wrote:

> From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>

> > Where do you see the drips: center rear or on the sides?

> Sadly, throughout. thats why I believe it is coming from the rear and being
> blown all over by the cooling fan

Oil pump leaks won't get generally get to the fan. Have you blocked up the 
breather hose? That would cause pressure buildup in the case which could blow 
back around the crank and out onto the fan.

> > If you have to pull the heads this would be a good time for a valve job.

> what about new pistons and rings?

How's your compression?

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