AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Question For the last 2 years, my 1979 VW Conv Beetle, will spurt oil when driven at highway speeds at outdoor air temps in the 80s and 90s. The oil spurts all over the engine compartment and leaks out the back end. The hot oil damages any plastic parts in its path and will do a number on the paint job. The mechanic I work with has tried to address the problem by checking all hoses, connections and values but with no success. Am I limited to slower speeds and cooler days, or is there a fix to this problem. (I notice there is a conv beetle at his shop with the same problem and signature oil running out the back end.) I'd welcome your suggestions.
Answer Hi Peter,
This is not normal. I would suggest that you clean up the engine really well. It may take a while, but remove all signs of oil.
Take it for a spin around the block and than observe underneath the motor, perhaps put a piece of newspaper underneath it to catch the oil.
Before I can give you the best advice I can, I need to know exactly where it originating from.
Pay close attention to:
- Between the engine and transmission
- The fan around the back of of the motor. (CAUTION: only feel for the fan when the engine is not running).
Again, this is not normal. I own a 1978 Conv w/ Air Conditioning and have never encountered the problem.
Let me know, and we can trouble shoot it together.
