Hi Doc & VW Devotees;

I'm new to the list, can't afford the manual yet.  Where do I find the
breather & tube to check for restrictions.  I've owned my '84 Westy for
6 yrs. and can't afford dealership maint. anymore. All help appreciated.

Paddler Dave.

Doktor Tim wrote:
>
> At 07:40 AM 12/11/1999 -0800, you wrote:
> >At 10:06 AM 12/11/1999 EST, you wrote:
> >>Dear Listees-
> >>
> >>We will be driving our '88 Westy from South Carolina to Minnesota for the
> >>holidays. I run a thicker 20w - 50 oil with no probs in the warm climate,
> but
> >>is there any reason to change to a lighter weight to accommodate the colder
> >>weather up there (easier cold stars, etc.)? On a recent trip to D.C. a small
> >>oil leak left a thin film across the rear window (running 20/50). I
> wonder if
> >>a lighter wt. oil would tend to make even more of a mess back there!?
> >>One more thing... any tips on save-the-day spare parts to keep under the
> back
> >>seat?
>
> Will also add, check the crankcase breather and hose for restriction. If
> not venting properly a small increase in pressure inside can push oil past
> an otherwise perfect seal ring. Could solve the problem all together.
> Again, you would know the effect by monitoring rate of use.
>
> T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
> Surveyor, Mechanic, Poet, Philosopher
> San Juan Island, WA