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Re: [T3] Oil Leak


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

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