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GOlf 2.0L FSI Oil Filter Housing Leak

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    GOlf 2.0L FSI Oil Filter Housing Leak

    Hi All,

    Just traced an oil leak on my Mum's Mk5 back to what appears to be the Oil Filter/Cooler housing. It's getting quite bad and is leaving a fair few drops even after only an hour sitting on a driveway. It looks like it's coming from where the housing meets the block.

    If anyone knows of a DIY to replace these seals that would be greatly appreciated! It seems to be a pretty common problem with the 2.0L N/As and even the GTIs it seems (must use the same housing?)

    Alternatively, a DIY on removing the intake manifold would also be great so I can at least access the area better.

    Any extra advice is greatly appreciated (part no.s for the the seals etc )

    Cheers,
    Max
    Current: 2007 Black Magic GTI - APR Stage 2, Carbonio intake, APR downpipe and catback exhaust, RNS510, Bi-Xenons, Custom Red Leather Interior, Tow Bar, Racks and Parking Sensors
    Previous: Absolute Red 2000 S3 8L - Stage 1 Custom Code
    Previous: 1997 Black Magic VR6 - CX Racings, BFI Stealthlines, Chipped ECU, Genie Extractors, Thule 404s, Fairing, Suitcase delete with hotdog.
    Tags: 2.0l, diy, housing, leak, oil
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    I've done a few of these lately. They're a pain.

    Parts wise, you'll need the rubber gasket that goes between the housing and the engine block, the one between the heat exchanger and the housing, and it's also worth doing the two PCV breather hoses as well, as you can't do one of them without taking the manifold off anyway.

    Also, there's a fair chance you'll break the dipstick tube getting the manifold off, so factor one of those in as well.

    The dearest parts were the two PCV hoses, at around $160 for the pair. Dipstick tube price will vary depending where you get it from, but probably around $20, and the two gaskets are about $45 the pair, off the top of my head.

    There's a high chance of oil/coolant cross-contamination, too. So definately dump the coolant.
    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
    '01 Beetle 2.0

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    • #3
      Always a great help, thanks Umai! Will let you know how it goes, seems like its going to be a pain of a job but oh well.

      Cheers.
      Current: 2007 Black Magic GTI - APR Stage 2, Carbonio intake, APR downpipe and catback exhaust, RNS510, Bi-Xenons, Custom Red Leather Interior, Tow Bar, Racks and Parking Sensors
      Previous: Absolute Red 2000 S3 8L - Stage 1 Custom Code
      Previous: 1997 Black Magic VR6 - CX Racings, BFI Stealthlines, Chipped ECU, Genie Extractors, Thule 404s, Fairing, Suitcase delete with hotdog.

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      • #4
        Check the filter housing itself too. Often the plastic gets brittle and starts to crack/fail.
        Volks Handy
        Servicing - Repairs - Diagnostics - Mobile fault scanning/clearing - A/c work
        10 years experience working for Audi/VW/Skoda
        Now in Perth NOR, Western Australia.

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        • #5
          Yeah, and the drain valves on them lose spring tension and leak.
          '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
          '01 Beetle 2.0

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            Originally posted by mb1907953 View Post
            Always a great help, thanks Umai! Will let you know how it goes, seems like its going to be a pain of a job but oh well.

            Cheers.
            Let us know how you get on with parts prices.

            I've got the gaskets and a dipstick tube here in stock.
            '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
            '01 Beetle 2.0

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              Originally posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
              Let us know how you get on with parts prices.

              I've got the gaskets and a dipstick tube here in stock.
              From doing some investigating it looks like I've got the same problem.

              My local dealer quoted me $143 for the housing/block gasket and $33 for the housing/heat exchanger gasket.

              Do you still have these in stock Umai?

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              • #8
                No, not anymore. Eventually sold what I had, and didn't bother to re-stock.

                Most people are just happy to get it cleaned off every service, due to the work involved in replacing the seals.
                '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
                '01 Beetle 2.0

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                • #9
                  Bummer.

                  It's getting quite bad so I think I am going to go ahead and fix it.
                  If I were to take it to a non-dealer specialist do you have any idea what I would be expecting to pay?

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