oil leak

[stephen t25]

Hello all, what are the most common places for oil leaks on a 1.6 ct air cooled ? i went for a run today and after parking a have 3 different oil patches on the drive, not large but would love to sort it..

[fullsunian]

If its anything like a 2 litre air cooled it will be leaking from the push rod tube seals....

[stephen t25]

Thanks... pushrod tube seals is that a big job to do ? may have a crack at it any tips ?

[kevtherev]

not a big job no, you can do it with the engine in and heads on
tubes are available

[toomanytoys]

Trouble is IIRC the CT ones are the same as the WBX ones and the colapsible ones were 25 quid each... ALthough IIRC someone found a set of cheaper alternatives a few months ago..

Check the oil cooler is bolted down, and the rocker box gaskets..

Park up and place a clean sheet of cardboard under the engine.. where the drips land should be easily tracable back up the engine..

but remember... Aircooled VW's dont leak oil... they mark their spot....