1600 engine survey

In article >,
(Masqqqqqqq) wrote:

> The secret? a light workout with a long file on the 2 engine block halves
> before putting them together... and a thin coat of Yamabond to the 2
> halves.

Yes, but they don't normally leak there! They leak from the rear seal,
or the drain plate, or the push rod tube seals... I didn't file my case
halves, but the case was assembled with OEM case glue, and I think that
does an adequate job to keep any oil from getting out of the case along
the seam.

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(o\_|_/o) Bug! ALEA -- 35.9 BHP and not a bit more!
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Of coarse they leak oil 'cause that is what is in them! If there was beer
in there they would leak beer. Even the mighty RR has a wet bottom.
"azazel scratch" > wrote in message
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> I have to conduct a poll for a philosophy class. My poll is whether or
> not a VW Bug 1600 engine leaks oil. My 1600 on my 1971 Super Beetle
> leaked oil and my 1600 on my 1974 Super Beetle leaks oil. If you have a
> 1600 engine on your bug could you e-mail me the year of your car and
> whether or not your engine leaks oil in any amount. Even a drip.
>
> Thanks in advance
>

My daughter claims that her '73 beetle (Boris) dose not leak oil, he 'marks
his spot'.

Andrew

"azazel scratch" > wrote in message
...
>I have to conduct a poll for a philosophy class. My poll is whether or
> not a VW Bug 1600 engine leaks oil. My 1600 on my 1971 Super Beetle
> leaked oil and my 1600 on my 1974 Super Beetle leaks oil. If you have a
> 1600 engine on your bug could you e-mail me the year of your car and
> whether or not your engine leaks oil in any amount. Even a drip.
>
> Thanks in advance
>

my 69 bug 1600 does leak a wee bit of oil. used to leak a whole lot of
oil..keep working on improving things and now barely noticeable. I try to
keep it level.

my 78 westy does not leak any oil on the flat and level and a tiny weeny
drip when inclined.


good luck
Marco

"azazel scratch" > wrote in message
...
> I have to conduct a poll for a philosophy class. My poll is whether or
> not a VW Bug 1600 engine leaks oil. My 1600 on my 1971 Super Beetle
> leaked oil and my 1600 on my 1974 Super Beetle leaks oil. If you have a
> 1600 engine on your bug could you e-mail me the year of your car and
> whether or not your engine leaks oil in any amount. Even a drip.
>
> Thanks in advance
>


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