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Subject:Re: gas in the oil
From:Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
Date:Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:49:38 -0800

Yes, i was problems starting the van, I drain a battery trying, but the 
spark is there. The  van start for few minutes and died an then i 
notice the gas in the oil.

thanks dave for your help

Ramon C.

> Gas in the oil is common if your crank for long time and no start.  
> The injectors keep squirting gas that winds up in the oil.  I would 
> focus on why it isn't starting.  Maybe spark?
>
> Good luck
> Dave in Denver
>
>
>> From: Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales <kinesis@TELNOR.NET>
>> Reply-To: Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales <kinesis@TELNOR.NET>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: gas in the oil
>> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:58:25 -0800
>>
>> Hi, I have a sick 84 westy:
>> symptoms, don't start, oil level too high, gas in the oil.
>>
>> I change the oil, and swap the gas pressure regulator, no change
>>
>> Please iluminate my way.
>>
>> Ramon Celaya
>> Mexicali, M�xico
>>
>> Syncro 86
>> Westy 84
>> Carat 90
>> and junked Weekender 87 1.8 jetta powered with carburator.
>
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