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Offline Northy 8

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Slight oil leak
« 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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Offline Finglonga

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Re: Slight oil leak
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Slight oil leak
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Slight oil leak
« Reply #3 on: 05 September 2026, 19:31 »
The phesers ARE the cam magnet covers that are leaking. Usually the seal around the screw gives up.
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Re: Slight oil leak
« Reply #4 on: 05 September 2026, 20:04 »
Ok thanks, never heard them called that before
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