Well, you would have to clean the bottome then drive and see.  Yes, it can
travel from one end to the other, depending on the slope you park on, etc.
But shorter runs won't let that happen so much and you would need to spend a
little more time observing.  But bear in mind, these are older engines and
if the seals were never changed, it is time to have them.  Engine comes out,
the clutch or the pulley comes off and the seal changed.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas and Annie Dodson-M�uck" <primalflow@SUDDENLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:31 PM
Subject: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks

Hello all,

I have oil leaks that I need to address and was wondering where the most
common suspected points of origin might be?

The individual from whom I purchased it said that he thought one of the
crankshaft seals could be the culprit.  The leaks do appear to dripping from
both ends of the engine though that could also be the result of one leak
trailing to another location, pooling then dripping, right?

I've always been fortunate with all of the vehicles in my possession and
have been able to get by with only minor repairs, replacements, upgrades or
maintenance, so please bear with my apparent lack of knowledge concerning
what may possibly require a more involved wrenching experience.

~ Doug

'87 VanaGL 2WD

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