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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: ukdub on 10 October 2008, 23:11

Title: Got a oil leak
Post by: ukdub on 10 October 2008, 23:11

Oil is leaking from the cam chain cover on the right side of the engine, dripping on to the gearbox then on to the drive.  Not silly amounts, but enough for me to be concerned.  What I would like to know is,  If the PCV fails can oil be blown out of other areas of the crankcase or just the oil filler cap.  I think it is the PCV because of a slight drop in performance.
Any help would be bob on.

Title: Re: Got a oil leak
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 11 October 2008, 00:13

you don't have a cam chain

Title: Re: Got a oil leak
Post by: ukdub on 11 October 2008, 00:43

Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on 11 October 2008, 00:13

you don't have a cam chain

Not the timing belt side of the engine.  The right hand side of the engine where the chain drives the 2 cams

Title: Re: Got a oil leak
Post by: ukdub on 11 October 2008, 21:27

Anyone?  What are your thoughts to the PCV idea? :huh:

Title: Re: Got a oil leak
Post by: Fatty B on 11 October 2008, 21:33

on the mk4 golfs when the pcv become faulty it would log a fault in the engine ecu. try and get a code reader and check the car before assuming that is the problem chances are they aint cheap also have you check cam cover gasket and surrounding area for oil leaks ?

Title: Re: Got a oil leak
Post by: Top Cat on 11 October 2008, 21:40

You could try the new service. in the stickies you can e-mail the doc for help.  :smug: