RE: Oil leak after timing belt

[Gurdev Sethi <gsethi@corp.webtv.net>]

It sounds like a possible problem with the front crank seal(crank pulley
seal).
This is a $6.99 seal that should be replaced at the same time a timing belt
job is done.
It is located behind the lower pulley assembly. If the seal was replaced it
may not have been pushed far enough back on the shaft. On a car w/ 190k
there may be a lot of wear where the original seal was and Bently manual
notes that when replacing the seal you should push/set it back farther (then
the old seal) on the shaft to avoid heavy wear area from the previous seal.

-Gurdev

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net
[mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]On Behalf Of
MTA.DR.ROMRI@MAHHOSP.ORG
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 1999 4:23 PM
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject: 



HELP, I have an oil leak after TBelt replacement.  My friend/mechanic
changed the TB on
my 86 5KS with ~190K one week ago. The water pump ( german make) with gasket
and 2
other gaskets (seals- cam seal?)  were changed as well. The car ran great,
the water
pump made no noises, but I drove home to Boston from NY right after (10pm)-
when I got
home 200miles later I was down 1 quart. I normally have no leaks nor do I
have to add
oil between oil changes.
 
So,  the leak is a small but constant one while the engine is running. After
I cleaned
off the oil, it appears the leak is coming from behind the large pulley
(balancer?- near
the oil pan)- it leaks onto the front of the oil pain- unsure the source of
the leak.
The leak is enough that the entire underbody has some oil coating. please
fellow
Qlisters advise me on what to check/look for. TIA.
 
Rich Romero