Dollars to donuts it is the main seal. It is easy to get it slightly
cock-eyed during install, and that can cause a small leak. Pull motor.
Replace seal with new one, CAREFULLY.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Philip Menchions [SMTP:pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA]
Sent:   Tuesday, July 20, 1999 9:07 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        oil leak/dropping motor

 On a recent 5000klik(3000mi) an oil leak appeared towards the
front?(between engine and tranny) of the engine. Definitely motor oil not
tranny fluid. Added a quart to top up to full after discovering the leak
during the first half of the trip.

 Since that time it's only been necessary to add 1/4 of a quart. Appears
to leak only while driving,however.

 I'm assuming a leaky main seal(terminology?)between engine and tranny.
Is there any other possible source for an oil leak in this area?

 If in fact I do have to drop the motor what other work should I
consider. The oil cooler comes to mind. Torque converter seal maybe?

 Did an e-mail search of the archives with key words "oil leak". Over 900
matches but shows only first 100. Is there a way to access the other 800
or so?

Thanks in advance,
Phil Menchions
'89 Westy
Torbay,NF
Canada