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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Josh16v on 15 September 2010, 15:48

Title: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 15 September 2010, 15:48

i have just open my bonnet to find a pipe in the engine bay which is located next to the dipstick in my 16v gti, it was a hole in it and look like its got no pressure (like shrivvled). could anyone tell me what this is??
cheers

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: snifferdog on 15 September 2010, 18:52

Get a pic up mate, cant think of what you mean! :laugh: Is the car still running ok?

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: dannydubs on 15 September 2010, 18:58

if its what i think its just a oil breather :wink:

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 17 September 2010, 12:30

okay son il get a pic for ya!

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Post by: Khare on 17 September 2010, 12:42

Quote from: dannydubs on 15 September 2010, 18:58

if its what i think its just a oil breather :wink:

Yeah it will be the oil breather pipe, they are known for cracking and leaking. Best to get it replaced to avoid any idle problems or any cabin fumes.

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 17 September 2010, 12:57

(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac245/Josh_tims/004.jpg)

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 17 September 2010, 12:58

would this be causing my drops of oil under my car on my driveway then???

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Khare on 17 September 2010, 12:59

could well be.

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Post by: Len on 17 September 2010, 13:18

If its only a few drops then yes! More than that and you need to look elsewhere.

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 17 September 2010, 13:33

anywhere good to buy one of these from new? ive searched and i find nothing.
cheers dude

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Post by: Khare on 17 September 2010, 13:34

scrapyards, ebay, me  :wink:

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Post by: Len on 17 September 2010, 14:04

Best to buy new. ebay parts are cr@p!
main dealer or ECP or GSF, or if you have a local one, a good Motor Factors place.

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 19 September 2010, 17:26

is it cool to keep driving while i wait for the part if i top oil up now and then

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Josh16v on 24 September 2010, 00:02

anyone?

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: Bellend on 24 September 2010, 00:21

Well yeah obviously it will be OK if you check the oil constantly but not really advisable because it's making a mess of your engine and the floor.

I'd change it ASAP but then that's me.  :grin:

Title: Re: Help please :)
Post by: rubjonny on 24 September 2010, 10:06

tape it up for now, it'll be causing an air leak