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Offline 72vwtype2

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« on: April 09, 2005, 11:54:31 AM »
I found this on the Type 2 mail list. Can any help this person out with info requested?


Hi All,

Was driving from BC to Manitoba.

Am stuck in BC, between Princeton & Hope, nearer to Hope.  Had oil spraying
over the engine from something open on the side of the oil filler. Wiped
down the oil, Stopped it up and carried on.  Before long smell of burning so
stopped again, looked inside to find smoke coming from the crankcase.  So.
What do I do now?  Am almost too scared to start the motor again incase I
blow it.  1600 in a 71 bus.  Have just picked it up from being repainted.
Think maybe engine was not reinstalled properly.  Any ideas?  Have to get it
off side of the road otherwise RCMP will tow it.

Ginny

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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2005, 12:41:27 PM »
I'm not close but the side of the road is not the best place to leave it or fix it hope is probably the best bet . Have it towed there and then look into a mechanic or the person who installed the motor . Might take a day but less sterssfull having it off the hiway  Good luck  :(  

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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2005, 01:34:25 AM »
well , at least it happened this close and not deep in the mountians? did you find help?
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