Got the same problem with RoadHaus.

Had the exhaust system taken out three times when the engine went in.

To try and fit it.

Appears to be the oil pump cover .. according to the engine builder.

Tried three different covers and gasket combinations, including pre
soaking the gaskets.

.... And nothing worked.

Leaks 1/2 qrt per 1,000 miles.

Collects on the cross member below, blows back and burn off on the
exhaust.

Burning oil smell all day long.

Someone suggested maybe a "Hair Line Crack" in the block .. Who knows

Really bugs me.

"Man is the tool of his dreams."

- William Least Heat-Moon

Larry Chase

Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com

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Cell: 480 620 8966

What: North American Road Trip

How: RoadHaus - 1990 White VW Westfalia Syncro

Today: Anacortes, WA

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Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 08:52:29 -0600

From: Dan Haydon <DanHaydon@CORNERSTONESOFTWARE.COM>

Subject: Re:

Shannon,

Sounds familiar. Is the oil leaking from the middle section, pooling at
the trianglular plate that supports the exhaust under the motor? Mine is
(I have a 91 GL as well), and I suspect it is coming from the rear main
crank seal. Good luck!