What would cause engine oil to be thin and smell like gas.?

Question:
I have a 1973 Super bettle that wont start any more, the oil is thins and smells like gasoline. Any ideas on waht would cause that so I can have it fixed/

Answers:

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the needle valve probably went bad in the carburetor,,or the diaphragm busted in the duel pump,,this will fill the oil full of gas,,you,ll have to drain it,and let it stay open for a while to get it all out,,but id say the pump went bad on it,,i own a repair shop,and do this for a living,,good luck, i hope this help,s.

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busted gasket or seal most likely.

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Get a new fuel pump,the diaphragm is ruptured.

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Bad fuel pump.

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sounds like you may have a leak thats leting gas into your oil, I would take it to a volkswagan dealer, or call them and get an their point of view.. You never know this could be dangerous.

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fuel injector might not be fuctinoning properly, could have a band fuel pump, busted head gaskets.

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your plugs are fowled with gas and you more than likely have a choke problem that is not helping. i would change the oil change the plugs and have the carb looked at. if you where smart you would also change coil and plug wires too,

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All in all the answers already posted are right...but to be on the safe side, don't start it and get it fixed as soon as you can. Could be a bad carburetor.

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The fuel pump diaphragm leaking, which allows fuel to get into the oil. This is the nature of mechanical fuel pumps.

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Do not run the vehicle since you will not have the protection from friction from the oil since it is diluted. Also, the oil has gas in it and can ignite.

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Typical failure mode of a mechanical fuel pump is a ruptured diaphram. This pumps fuel into the crankcase. Replace the fuel pump and change the oil.
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