I think you missed the added steel angle bracket added between the tower and the engine case for GW EFL crank position sensor. As supplied there is not a gasket between this added plate and the engine case. If you only use a sealant the plate cannot be adjusted if needed.

Dennis

From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net>
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To: VW~DennisHaynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
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Subject: Re: Oil leak, dip stick seal?

On 3 Apr , 2023, at 3:00 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>> wrote:

For the oil breather tower, ... I usually use a gasket for the Beetle engine oil tower between this bracket and the case.

Dennis

              Initially, it might be a good idea just to be sure Its 4 securing nuts are Tight ~

                                                                                                ORR ~ DeanB