there is an oring between the oil cooler and the block this has pressure
behind it and sounds like the problem you discribe
you need to remove the cooler or the pipe that holds the cooler and filter
in place to get to the seal
Bob Donalds
1 508 358 6264
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 10:49 AM
Subject: Engine oil leak

> I seem to have a substantial oil leak coming off the rear face of my 2.1L
> engine (88 GL). The problem is that I can't quite see where it's coming
from
> because it's hidden by the crossbeam and maybe behind the pulley wheel. In
> looking at the drawings of the engine in the Bentley, my best guess would
be
> a leaking gasket on the cover plate to the oil pump. The Haynes has a nice
> write-up on how to remove it but talks about the engine sitting on a
bench.
> My question is, is it possible to do this while the engine is in place? I
> REALLY, REALLY don't want to have to pull the engine (and everything else
> getting to the engine) just to replace a couple of gaskets. Has anyone one
> done this with the engine in place? And could my leak be something I'm
> overlooking? Thanks in advance.
>
> Bill H.
> 88 GL
>
>
>
>
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