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On 27 Feb 2003 at 17:11, Ben Doughney wrote: > Last month I replaced the oil cooler seals (Jim could you please send me > your oil cooler seal FAQ?), because it had oil in the same place, on the > left hand side of the crankcase, with a thin film from front to back. I > wiped everything off then, and it has returned. The FAQ is on its way to you. > Also, after rebuilding my fuel pump not so long ago, some of the grease has come > out of the little hole on the bottom of the pump and deposited itself in a lump > on top of one of the nuts that hold it down. This area is also oily, but I am > not sure if I just put too much grease in or if it got pushed out by oil. I think it is normal for a bit to come out, especially if you really filled it up. Just keep an eye on it. If the diaphram leaks, gas will come out and wash everything clean; that's when it is time to worry. > There is also some oil around the 'inside' of the oil cooler where it bolts on, > so I am wondering if it could have a crack in it or something? Apart from those > areas I can't think where else the oil might be coming from. There's always a little oil getting out somewhere. How about the oil pressure switch. These commonly develop leaks. -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org