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nybugguy Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2008 Posts: 117 Location: Upstate New York
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:27 am Post subject: how do I stop this leak? |
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I have a stock 1600 vw that was rebuilt over the winter. It seems that every time I drive it I notice that I have what seems to be oil seeping out of the passenger side manifold boot and down onto my motor shield. It isn't a lot but it is a drip still the same.I have checked the hose clamp around the boot and it is tight. Should there be oil in there in the first place or might I have something else going on.Doesn't seem to affect the way it runs but it is bugging me that I have to wipe it down after every ride.Any ideas how to stop it once and for all.Thanks for any help. |
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Russ Wolfe Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004 Posts: 25187 Location: Central Iowa
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Are you sure the oil is not coming from the oil fill cap, or the crankcase breather?
That will drip about onto that boot. _________________ Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up, you end up with a lot of scum on the top!--Edward Abbey
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viperbgy Samba Member
Joined: March 15, 2006 Posts: 195 Location: Spokane,WA
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Post a pic if you can. There is plenty of knowledge on here to help you figure it out !!
I agree with the above post, might be coming from one of those places, remember, oil (fluids in general) always follow gravity and drip at the lowest point but can be coming from up higher. _________________ Mr. B
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Gerrelt Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2004 Posts: 682 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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It might be the oil filler can (the thing the cap screws on to). That thing often rusts through at the bottom, creating a tiny hole.
It's probably because of water condense in there. _________________ homepage
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nybugguy Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2008 Posts: 117 Location: Upstate New York
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:23 am Post subject: |
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thanks guys ...I think your right about the filler can/cap area dripping down.Appreciate your wisdom!! |
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Paganothj Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2009 Posts: 60 Location: CT
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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I had this same issue. You need to turn your oil filler. This is how it SHOULD NOT look
I Turned mine and zero drips. |
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