Most likely the leak is not the seal. Fun Bus's engine has leaked in the
front since brand new. I have seen this in a number of engines. Some just
want to leak. Maybe the seam is not quite sealed or for some reason the case
is porous.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Clemmer
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 8:06 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Another trip to SWFL

SE Pennsylvania to SW Florida.  Yes, I have an oil pressure gauge.  It runs
about 42 -45 lb at 4000 rpm until the oil goes over 220 degrees.  Then it
starts to drop as the temperature goes up. Lowest it has ever gone when
engine is at speed is 35 lb.  Idle oil pressure holds 10 lb. even at the
higher temperatures.

I really don't want to mess with it except for the oil leak at the front of
the engine. I already paid $500 plus to have the front main seal (flex plate
side) replaced two years ago, but still leaks, leaves pecker tracks in the
driveway and spots up the rear of the car on long drives.  Seems like unless
I fix it myself it is never done right.

From: Scott Daniel [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 10:57 PM
To: Robert Clemmer; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Another trip to SWFL

what/where is SWFL ???

SouthWest Florida ?

I'm in RVOR myself.

S.

On 10/20/2013 6:58 PM, Robert Clemmer wrote:

Just ran another non-stop 1200 mile trip to SWFL in my young 91 tin top 2.1
wbx.  This trip it will turn 270k miles.  I know I should open it up and do
the main and rod bearings but it is just soooooo smooth.  The oil pressure
is good even when the  oil climbs to 235 degrees in the 90 degree temps down
here.  The lube oil analysis reports are always good.  I hate to mess with
something that is operating so flawlessly.

Bob C