oil leak from filter sandwich plate?

[Wazzzer]

Anyone had this? If so what parts are needed and how easy was it to do?

Noticed a dribble from mine today and tracked it to behind the oil filter sandwich plate so I'm guessing the gasket behind it has gone. It's due a service in the next week or so so it's an ideal opportunity to get it done

[boneybradley]

this is the gasket between housing and head which are £12


then there is a seal between housing and the oil cooler which commonly split! these are £4

[james2]

I changed my oil cooler for a new one off ebay ,it had a rubber O ring on top. There is a nut you need to remove after you remove the oil filter. Remove the oil cooler and replace the O ring. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Febi-Bilstein-Seal-oil-cooler-Volkswagen-GOLF-Mk-IV-1-8-T-1997-2005-/161322195105?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+IV&hash=item258f8d58a1

[Wazzzer]

yeah it's the O ring Boney, not the actual housing gasket

I've found the O ring on ETKA so I'll see what the damage will be from VW tomorrow

thanks for the replies