1996 Volkswagen Golf Leaking oil out Air intake

1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RACHMARIE2K3
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Our 1995 golf 2.0 16v GTi, is leaking oil out of the air intake, it started this morning to be moved out of the workshop but when wanting to put it back in tonight it wouldnt start, it tries to spark but wont
Any ideas??
Jan 15, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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VLADGEISER
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Check your recirculation valve on top of the valve cover, these have a habit of blowing oil back into the intake. I'll see if I can upload a picture. Also, you will need to clean off your MAF sensor as it is almost definitely fouled.
Mar 6, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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