My '88 Westy was going through oil faster than it should have.
New flywheel O ring and crank main seal fixed that.
1000 + KM trip, oil level didn't change much if at all. I didn't need to add oil
in spite of a remaining **slow** drip at the drain plug.
(OEM threads in hole are damaged. Different plug installed)

Neil.

On 7/1/16, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:

> For what it is worth, I have had numerous times without leaks in my '88 WBX.
>

> I would say it is all about the condition of the parts and how well
> maintained the engine is - and how clean the engine compartment is kept.
> But you can get a dripless engine if you work at it.

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Neil n

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