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General => The garage => Topic started by: Scott D on 30 September 2014, 00:27

Title: 1.8T Oil Leak
Post by: Scott D on 30 September 2014, 00:27

Got a slight oil leak that is only apparent after a long run or when giving it some stick. It's leaking from near side of block from top on to the gearbox when and can smell it burning when leaking.

Could this be rocker cover gasket or oil to turbo line?

Title: Re: 1.8T Oil Leak
Post by: MarcIV on 14 December 2014, 21:58

Sounds like it could maybe be a gasket

Title: Re: 1.8T Oil Leak
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 15 December 2014, 10:57

Likely to be the cam chain tensioner gasket given your description. Usually seeps from the 'half moon' rubber part and should be able to see this to confirm.

Title: Re: 1.8T Oil Leak
Post by: Wayne on 18 December 2014, 22:05

Give it a good clean up then run it up to temp, you will soon see where it is leaking