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Subject:Re: Work Estimate -- Oil Leak Repairs
From:Steven Johnson
Date:Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:30:19 -0400

Probably leaking from the front engine seal.

If not then maybe from the transmission rear seal.

Steven
91 Westy

On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 10:01 AM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
wrote:

> What is the reality of this?  I have an oil leak that I would like to have
> repaired.  What should I expect to be the level of effort and cost?
>
> The oil leaks onto the front plate that supports the exhaust system (seems
> to be labeled Bentley, page 26.9)
> -Where is that coming from most likely?
> -What will it take to repair it?
>
> Leaks about 2 tbs of oil into a boot tray after the van comes to a stop.
> Elsewhere in Bentley I think I saw that the clutch bell has an oil seal for
> the main shaft?  Is this the culprit?  Or is it leaking passed the clutch
> housing gasket?
>
> It seems to be engine oil; so I am confused: Is the clutch housing full of
> engine oil???
>
> 86 wbx
> gabby
>