[T3] Swing-axle oil leak

jadney at vwtype3.org jadney at vwtype3.org
Sun Jun 20 21:16:29 PDT 2021


On 21 Jun 2021 at 0:04, Larry Thrasher wrote:

> It only leaks when the rear is jacked up. I've never noticed a leak when
> just parked. I will check the boots and all the bolts/nuts.

And check the oil level. Whenever I buy a Type 3 that's new to me, I do a complete 
transmission oil change. Previous owners have almost never done the maintenance they 
should have, so there's no reason to believe the oil in there has EVER been changed.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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