[Vwdiesel] Re: [vanagon] why does diesel residue cover my vanagon tailgate?

[EMZ]

       Anything leak could cause this. Find out what fliud is low and
go from there.  Don't overlook anti-freeze.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4 at fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Sun, 21 Apr 2002 jon.sykes at ps.ge.com wrote:

> I did a 200 mile run in my '82 diesel vanagon the other day.  Severe
> headwind one way, awesome tailwind coming back.  The rear of the vehicle is
> covered in this blotchy, oily, diesel residue that will smudge but won't
> really wipe off.  I was wondering what might be the cause of this (van
> running rich, mechanical problem?) and whether I should worry about it.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
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