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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:01 pm    Post subject: Re: what do you use for a oil leak catch pan Reply with quote

Cusser wrote:
Tim Donahoe wrote:
Man, we’re a cheap lot, aren’t we?

Most automotive-parts stores sell the dip pan for such leaks. Basically, it a large cookie sheet with turned-up edges. I haven’t priced one, but I can’t imagine they’re too expensive. When the thing gets too much oil in it, wipe it down with paper towels and start over.

Tim


$10 at O'Reilly stores
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/flotool-3939/to...l+drip+pan
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That is what I have also. Cheap money well spent.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:16 am    Post subject: Re: what do you use for a oil leak catch pan Reply with quote

Not specifically for VW, but we have a few sheets of old plywood that goes under leaky autos outside. Even the leaf blower doesn't move them more than a few mm at a time.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: what do you use for a oil leak catch pan Reply with quote

I use a folded up plastic tarp with some patio blocks on it. The car is parked outside on a relatively new driveway.
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