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Subject:Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 3 Oct 2007 04:15:36 -0500

My machine is leaking oil. It has for a while, it hasn't been to bad,
but it's gotten worse over time. Yesterday I put it on the rack to see
if I could get an idea as to what is going on.

The whole bottom of the engine was wet. It was heavily wetted at both
front and rear of the engine.

Question: Where might all this oil be coming from? Front and rear seals?
or is there something up on the sides somewhere that might produce oil
leaks. Can't really see in there. If it is seals - front and rear
(engine now has about 75,000 mi since it was overhauled completely}-
what does this indicate - being leaking seals on both ends? It it likely
that just replacing seals will take care of the problem for the next
75,000 miles, or is something more sinister at work here.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL driver