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Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980
Posted: 07 May 2014, 18:26
by Dirty_Berty
Hi
Can anyone give me some advise on getting my oil leak fixed !! Need any local person/ garage to Birmingham to have a look and quote for the repair.
Thanks
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Re: Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980
Posted: 07 May 2014, 18:51
by BOXY
You should try and identify where the leak is first.
If it's a rocker cover, a new gasket is about £1.50 and fitting it takes ten minutes and no tools.
If it's a split oil cooler it could cost you hundreds.
Re: Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980
Posted: 07 May 2014, 19:27
by Dirty_Berty
Thanks boxy , it looks to be coming from around the oil filter area maybe push rods ??? Would like to get a professional opinion though as I'm no expert lol
Re: Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980
Posted: 07 May 2014, 19:46
by jimpainter
Oil filter area could be oil cooler as it's directly above the filter, as is the oil pressure switch which can leak. If it was pushrods you should be able to see something with a torch and small mirror.
Re: Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980
Posted: 07 May 2014, 20:03
by Dirty_Berty
Thanks Jim
Do you know any place close to Birmingham that I could take it for a diagnosis ???
Re: Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980
Posted: 07 May 2014, 20:12
by BOXY
it looks to be coming from around the oil filter
Try taking the filter off. Make sure the can hasn't been pinged by a stone. Then clean the seal and screw the filter back on. I had a leak from my van when I first got it because the filter was less than hand tight.