[Vwdiesel] Yet another inane Vanagon question

[jon]

Jim,

Not to sound negative, but my 1.6 had the exact same problem before it
self destructed: it would blow oil out the dip stick tube. The breathers
were all fine, etc. I actually drove the engine for about 1000 miles this
way. I put a plastic bag with rubber-bands over the dip stick. No more
leak.

One fellow told me it could be a sign of either a leaky head gasket, or
rings that are shot. I was going to pull that engine apart and
investigate, but it threw a rod clean through the cylinder wall. Hence,
the new 1.9NA.

Jon

On Fri, 23 May 2003, Jim wrote:

> So we're back playing with the Orphan ('82 Vanagon Westy w/ 1.5 Rabbit
> motor).  I believe that the crankcase breathers are correctly plumbed.
>  (Vacuum pump output to crankcase, v/c outlet to tee to intake manifold
> two inlets.) While idling, it's pushing oil out the oil pan filler tube.
> Twenty minutes idling makes a puddle about 9" in diameter.  Rev the
> motor and the dipstick pops up about 2" then drops back in about every
> thirty seconds.  Remove the filler cap and the oil level is about 2"
> down while idling.  Remove the v/c filler cap w/ no change in the oil
> level.
>
> It does have a little blow-by, but IMHO, nothing excessive. Unless *any*
> is excessive. Open to suggestions or explanations.....
>
> Jim
>
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