I've had the same problem with my '87. Was diagnosed by a few good mechanics
as likely front and/or rear main seal.

Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Hill" <micholetti@KNOLOGY.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 11:38 PM
Subject: OIL on Vanagon

> My college age daughter drove the 86 Vanagon back to college this evening.
> The trip was about 100 miles. When she arrived, she called home and said
> the
> back of the van was covered with oil.  Anyone have an idea as to what may
> have caused this & what I can tell her to look for?  From what she said,
> the
> oil covers the glass all the way to the bumper.
>
> Thanks for any clues!
>