Dear Mark,

The oil filler tube may be cracked.  Have you checked the dipstick
tube entry into the engine case?

John Hung
'84 GL
Auburn, AL

>Date:    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 06:55:34 -0500
>From:    Mark & Laura Magee <marklaura@HOUSTON.RR.COM>
>Subject: Thrown H20 Pump Belt: Now Oil Leak
>
>Volks,
>I threw my waterpump/alternator belt a couple of weeks ago and have
>developed an oil ever since. I have eliminated the oil pressure 9bar
>switch as the source of the leak. This is a small leak, started at about
>2-3 teaspoons per week, yet seems to be getting worse. I degreased the
>engine for diagnosis 2 weeks ago & when I replaced the oil pressure 9
>bar switcch, since then of course it's all oiled up again.
>I suspect the oil filler tube was nicked/cut when that belt threw, I
>can't imagine any other component down there carrying oil that could be
>damaged by a thrown belt.
>Anyone have any ideas??
>All feedback appreciated.
>Regards
>Mark Magee
>90 Carat 73K mi
>Kemah TX USA
>JOH 14:6