Hi Ray -- I had this a few years back. The rear oil pressure sender
was loose. What a pain in the rear to track down (thought it was the
oil cooler and even changed that seal) and tighten, but it was a cheap
fix.

Good luck!

Tim

On 8/28/05, Ed <eduntz@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I've had the same problem with my '87. Was diagnosed by a few good mechanics
> as likely front and/or rear main seal.
> 
> Ed
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray Hill" <micholetti@KNOLOGY.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 11:38 PM
> Subject: OIL on Vanagon
> 
> 
> > My college age daughter drove the 86 Vanagon back to college this evening.
> > The trip was about 100 miles. When she arrived, she called home and said
> > the
> > back of the van was covered with oil.  Anyone have an idea as to what may
> > have caused this & what I can tell her to look for?  From what she said,
> > the
> > oil covers the glass all the way to the bumper.
> >
> > Thanks for any clues!
> >
> 

-- 
Tim King
Seattle WA
87 Syncro Westy/Suby 2.5