So you think this (GEX) engine would have leaked regardless of the oil
type?
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis     <Kernersville NC, The Heart of the Triad>
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On Thu, 16 Oct 1997 07:14:26 -0400 Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> writes:
>On Wed, 15 Oct 1997, Denys Mueller wrote:
>>
>> I'll make this quick. I've noticed a leak on the oil pump cover plate
>> after switching to Mobil 1 15-50W last week (less than 1200 miles on a
>> GEX rebuilt). I am considering switching back to Castrol 20-50.
>>
>     I don't think switching back will stop the leak. My GEX engine
>     leaks from the same place.   After all the problems I have
>     had with the GEX rebuild, even if they gave me a new engine
>     and put it in for free I would still not give them a good
>     recommendation!                         Eric SLS VANAGON
>