Why is my air filter soaked in oil
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Asked by 1974superbeetle Feb 08, 2015 at 04:21 PM about the 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1974 super beetle with a
recently rebuilt 1641 dual port single
carb engine and I was adjusting the
air filter today and noticed it was
soaked in oil.

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1974superbeetle answered 9 years ago

Jim, I purchased the beetle yesterday and I was told that the engine was just rebuilt so I doubt that it's worn engine parts but I'll be sure to check the pcv

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