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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Northy 8 on 23 August 2026, 20:23

Title: Slight oil leak
Post by: Northy 8 on 23 August 2026, 20:23

Hi buying a mk7.5 golf gti
Says on last mot in april has slight oil leak off side timing cover area..
Is it a common problem and not a massive problem
Thanks
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Title: Re: Slight oil leak
Post by: Finglonga on 23 August 2026, 23:38

The phaser covers are prone to leaking, easy to see as right at the top of the engine. I have had mine replaced and they are weeping oil again.

Title: Re: Slight oil leak
Post by: Carbon VW on 01 September 2026, 07:46

Phaser covers ? The upper timing cover is it ? I think I have this 2 and was going to try the cam magnets first.

Title: Re: Slight oil leak
Post by: Finglonga on 05 September 2026, 19:31

The phesers ARE the cam magnet covers that are leaking. Usually the seal around the screw gives up.

Title: Re: Slight oil leak
Post by: Carbon VW on 05 September 2026, 20:04

Ok thanks, never heard them called that before