hey i just went to check the oil in the type 3 there is none but there is fuel in the sump whats going on is it totally f$%ked or is it fixable?
[Edited on 5/4/2005 by mattie]
mattie ·
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type 3 problem****HELP****
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Desert Bug ·
Hi,
Had this problem once, the fuel pump was the culprit, replaced it, drained and replaced the oil and no more problem.
Ian.
Had this problem once, the fuel pump was the culprit, replaced it, drained and replaced the oil and no more problem.
Ian.
Turbo54 ·
I think it's got to do with the fuel pump diaphram. once they go fuek can seep into the oil through the mechanic's that run the pump and get into the oil. Do as the above post. I just replaced my pump only a few weeks ago, 5 mins max. Don't quote my on info but this is what I read on another forum,
T54
T54
karmen ·
do not run engine with all that fuel diluted
D A N G E R
D A N G E R
pete wood ·
drain the oil, change the fuel pump and refill the oil with new stuff. It'll be fine. But don't drive it like that.
Andy ·
Yep, no damage if engine hasn't been running with heaps of fuel in oil.
There is another way fuel can get into the oil, if a needle valve (above float in carb) get's stuck upen, fuel can drain from tank into carb and into the motor. Not as common, but possible (also depends on type of fuel pump you have). Still replace the pump first and see how it goes.
All air cooled VW's are prone to this and it's worse if you park nose up hill.
There is another way fuel can get into the oil, if a needle valve (above float in carb) get's stuck upen, fuel can drain from tank into carb and into the motor. Not as common, but possible (also depends on type of fuel pump you have). Still replace the pump first and see how it goes.
All air cooled VW's are prone to this and it's worse if you park nose up hill.