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Grease/oil on front lower grill- problems?...
« on: June 19, 2013, 05:56:20 pm »
Hi all,

I've noticed what I can only describe as a oil or grease on certain sections on the honeycomb grill. It's as if it is being sprayed/leaking from radiator or intercooler.

Has anyone experienced this before?

Thanks.


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Re: Grease/oil on front lower grill- problems?...
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2013, 04:30:59 pm »
check the IC seals mate, think they are a common thing to wear. its natural to have a small amount of oil in the IC pipes but wouldnt of thought it would of been enough to be squirting it over yours grills!

any problems with boost etc or does it still drive fine?


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Re: Grease/oil on front lower grill- problems?...
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2013, 09:19:25 pm »
Thanks for the reply.

I've since had the car on vagcom which confirms an issue with low Air con pressure. I'm certain it's the radiator that has a leak, probably as a result of stone hit. The fluid on the grill is the a product of the gas escaping.

Boost etc is normal and the car is driving fine.

Just pricing up an air con radiator now. Doesn't come cheap unfortunately!! Anyone recommend good quality item other than the VAG part.

Thanks