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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: dubpolo1 on 24 October 2006, 12:14

Title: Oil leak??
Post by: dubpolo1 on 24 October 2006, 12:14

i own a mk2 8v gti, (digifant) and there looks like a oil leak coming from the rocker cover gasket and down towards the spark plugs (if u know which part i mean). So is this a common problem i.e serious??

Anything i should do myself or just take to a garage to put right?

Cheers for any info, much appreciated.

Title: Re: Oil leak??
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 24 October 2006, 12:51

Change the rocker cover gasket, and torque them up right, they don't torque to much.

Title: Re: Oil leak??
Post by: Mart8V on 24 October 2006, 13:14

Very simple change.  10mm socket, the kit from VAG (don't get the GSF one) and make sure you change the studs as well.

Took me about 45 mins all in, and I'm no speedy worker!

And yes, very common!

Title: Re: Oil leak??
Post by: dubpolo1 on 24 October 2006, 13:15

how does a rocker cover gasket usually cost? any reason why my one needs replaced

Title: Re: Oil leak??
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 24 October 2006, 13:28

about £6, and yes, it's made of rubber, oil + rubber = the rubber breaks down over time. Nothing to worry about.

Title: Re: Oil leak??
Post by: dubpolo1 on 24 October 2006, 13:31

cool thanks slick

Title: Re: Oil leak??
Post by: rubjonny on 25 October 2006, 13:26

it may have a rubber gasket already, check the studs.  If they have a shoulder they are for the older cork gasket and shoulf be changed, if not they are for the new rubber type and you can leave em alone.

Either way, buy the repair kit with the studs included from VW, as its cheaper than buying the gasket on its own  :grin: