Re: Oil Problem!!

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

WaspHwy@aol.com wrote:
> 
> problem #1- at exactly 2150 RPM's, the oil light on my 84 Rabbit GTI comes on
> and buzzes.
> problem #2- the entire front subframe is covered with oil.
> are these symptoms of a bad sump gasket? any ideas? thanks.
> 
> MJH
> 

1. What weight oil/ region (outside temp range) and conditions is the
car operated in/ with?

2. Simple Green the engine bay and block w/ a brush and then come back
later to see where it's coming from. Most common oil leaks come from the
valve cover gasket (replace with the later corrado one piece unit.)
Other common oil leaks seem to concentrate on sensor (temp & or
pressure) mounts blowing, either on the oil filter mount or the side of
the head.

hth,
TBerk

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