1.8T vs V6.. which is more reliable, more powerful,

[Sean Ford]

I wouldn't necessarily say that the 30V is oil tight. Cam seals are a problem
for sure. The current theory is that the vacuum system (vacuum pump or breather
hose) becomes clogged and raises the pressure inside the engine (head?) and it
forces the gaskets to leak. 

There have been a LOT of cam seal leaks with the 30V, whereas the 12Vs used to
like to spit oil out of the head gasket. 

--- Ti Kan <ti at amb.org> wrote:
> JordanVw at aol.com writes:
> > ...
> > -V6 has oil leak problems?
> 
> Only the early 12V V6 (1992-1994 100/90) has oil leak problems.
> I don't think that afflicts the 30Vs.  However, some 30Vs seem to
> experience high carbon deposits, I would suggest using something like
> Lubro Moly Ventil Sauber periodically.


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Sean Ford
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