Re: [T3] motor question

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 30 May 2007 at 11:45, Smith, Ethan Nicholas wrote:

> There doesn't seem to be an oil leak at the cooler.  All of the oil
> seems to be on the other half of the motor from the cooler. As long as I
> don't find anything cracked or broken, do you think the motor might be
> ok with just tightening the head bolts and checking the case bolts?
> That sounds like wishful thinking, but sometimes luck might play in on
> my side. Would you suggest pulling the head in question off and having
> it checked to be sure it isn't warped? The car was running ok when we
> pulled it. 

IIRC, you said the lose stud was on #4 and that was where the oil was, but #4 
is on the left side - the same as the oil cooler.

What side is the oil on? Where on the case do you see it? The more info you can 
add, the better our guesses can be.

If you think there's no crack, then I'd just try to torque the head nuts and 
see if they hold torque. If they pull out, then you've got a problem, but if 
they hold, then this will probably work.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI USA

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