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You're right, I think. I was being A.D.D. and missed the part about the reconditioned engine. I'm glad its working.

Hydraulic clutch.
Slave cylinder was seized.

I'd guess its blowby. Due to worn rings or oil thinned from overheating. Air/fuel blows by the rings on the compression/power rev. The rings are sealed the rest of the time, which turns your crankcase into an air pump. The oil spews from every seal. Also, because its air and fuel blowing into your c...

Thanks for all of the responses. I was just trying to confirm the existence of second oversized piston rings. My cylinders are 77.51mm, which is correct for my piston sizes (77.48mm). I already mic'd everything out, and they're all on the money with spec. Because of how good a shape all the pistons ...

It looks like there are three sizes of rings for the 1.6L engine. STD, 1st oversize, and 2nd oversize. I can't find 2nd oversize rings, which are .040" (1mm) oversize. My pistons are 77.48mm dia, which is the lowest end of the third oversize range for pistons. Can I get away with using 1st over...

Its in reference to this post:

Old guy Old Rabbit---both Happy.
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Beautiful.

Are there more I (we) can look at somewhere?

I recently bought an 82 diesel vanagon with some fuel delivery and possible transmission issues. Right now I'm trying to get the clutch pedal to depress. I haven't tried to push down on the clutch pedal with all of my weight, but have tried hard enough to know its not budging. Do you have any insigh...