oil everywhere

Let's hear about your 1966 VW Beetle - How long have you owned it? What attracted you to this specific model year? what makes it unique? PLEASE - NO TECHNICAL OR MECHANICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS FORUM - PLEASE POST THEM IN THE TECHNICAL/MECHANICAL SECTION. Thanks John
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cycletortoise
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oil everywhere

Post by cycletortoise »

Hi all, i am new to site and my 66 is my first vw. Whenever i drive the car oil sprays all over inside of engine lid. I have no idea where from, have investigated but still no further to solving..

Any help greatly appreciated.
Blue Baron
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Post by Blue Baron »

Congrats on your car. You should post technical questions in the technical forum.

Is the oil breather hose attached from the oil breather (at the oil cap) to the air cleaner?

If so, it could be leaky oil cooler seals or a leaking crank pulley.
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