I have a 1600 DP in my 79 vert. I did a valve job, cluth, main seal etc. about three years ago. It still drips a bit of oil. I can't figure it out. Every VW I've had in the past drips a bit. How common is it and how easy is it to find the source? Thanks in advance. David
Oil Leak?
Nov 13, 2005
8 Replies
VW's don't drip oil, they just mark their spot. British cars do likewise.
Charles
Preach on brother charles! That's my favorite analogy for VW's. For the Brits i like "why do the british drink their beer warm and eat their food cold? Lucas electrics!
I have this year a vw engine with no leaks (even the valve covers). I fixed one leak at a time and for now anyway, no leaks. For me this is a first as this engine even leaked from the plugged hole to the right of the oil pump when I started.
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I once had a leak from the "front" on the engine , turned out the block was cracked near the third cyclinder.
My brother used to own a 66 MG Midget. I know why the British have warm beer. Lucas, Prince of Darkness.
Charles of Kankakee
My dad's got a 71 MGB GT and used to own a 64 midget, a bugeye sprite and a Jaguar 420 G. Grew up around the brits but have always owned VWs.... lol
Your VW is out of oil! :-P
--Mike
ya got me
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