MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: DomBacon on February 15, 2015, 05:37:48 pm

Title: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: DomBacon on February 15, 2015, 05:37:48 pm
Removed my intake system to put on my quick shift and noticed there was an oil leak coming from somewhere
Here is a picture i got off someone else who's got the same problem but no one has said how it could be fixed

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FBG-Grafix%2FGolf_GTI%2FIMAG1058_zps47ed3eb5.jpg&hash=0bdd2cbb128b4f92afbd86ef9c1521d23528becd)

Its coming from the circle plate with the 5 hex bolts
Anyone know how to sort this out?
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: scopes on February 15, 2015, 05:42:28 pm
As far as i'm aware matey, that is something cam related... also as far as i know, it can be fixed with a replacment part... But that's just looking at it, without stripping it down for a closer look.
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: DomBacon on February 15, 2015, 06:15:43 pm
Yeah im going to take it apart next weekend when i get some time see if i can see where its coming from
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: doylebros on February 15, 2015, 07:07:14 pm
This info may help if you

If it's the vacuum seal

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1731&ein=2008&f=625&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=1&grf=014504651&bf=14510&hgug=145&ug=45&parent_id=2852547

If it's the timing chain cover seal:-

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1731&ein=2008&f=625&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=1&grf=010355420&bf=10355&hgug=103&ug=03&parent_id=2847675

How to for timing cover case seal

http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/power_unit/4-cylinder_injection_engine_(2.0_l_engine_direct_injection)/engine_cylinder_head_valve_gear/valve_gear/removing_and_installing_camshaft_adjuster/removing_camshaft_adjuster/
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: DomBacon on February 15, 2015, 09:02:12 pm
Ok cheers  :happy2:
Just had a little read through, wont know for certain till i take the bit apart
Hopefully its just a seal thats gone!
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 15, 2015, 01:42:16 pm
Just noticed mine is leaking a bit from there. Not sure if its coming out of the cover or further back? Any info please chaps. Does that front cover have a seal under it as well?
Cheers
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 15, 2015, 08:20:39 pm
Read mixed reports on this. Some say new seal, sealant on that cover and worst case new pump. Advice need please chaps!
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: doylebros on March 15, 2015, 08:24:38 pm
I've never had the problem but since access is easy I would try the cheapest first, sealant or home made oring but other members must of fixed it as I can't imagine they've all bought new pumps!
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 15, 2015, 08:25:02 pm
Pm sent to dombacon
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: poweller on March 15, 2015, 08:58:01 pm
I sealeated mine...no further issues
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 15, 2015, 09:11:52 pm
Both faces? Block and cover? Also what is the thing with the wires coming off it (just below pump) that had a bit of oil underneath it even though I wiped above it clean. Need to have a proper look!
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 17, 2015, 10:01:15 pm
Cleaned it down and put a bit of rag trapped underneath the end cover. Two days later and rag is still cleanish but still oil evident on the wiring loom underneath. Not a lot but enough to show on fingers when you wipe it. Can only assume its leaking further back. How many pipes are connected to it? Also how long has yours been leaking dom?
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 17, 2015, 10:10:04 pm
Pm sent to poweller
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 19, 2015, 12:48:45 pm
I sealeated mine...no further issues

Been having a good think and read about this. If you seal up the outer face (the one with the thin plate) it may solve the leak problem but there should'nt be any oil in that chamber as its a 'vacuum pump'. There must be a internal seal with the pump which seals the rotating components within it. This is why some people have changed the seal on the diameter that mates with the engine, then still had leaks after that. Could it be cause by a dodgy PCV?
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: njdudsbury on March 21, 2015, 09:17:08 pm
Bump up
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: DomBacon on May 08, 2015, 09:27:01 am
Anyone fixed this yet?
Title: Re: Oil leak right hand side of engine
Post by: Washout on June 09, 2015, 10:22:22 pm
Have the same issue as everyone else, just read this;

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179104

Appreciate that you may be able to repair this with sealant etc, I'm going to replace part I think. Going to check prices later this week with vw for part. Has anyone fitted this? is it a straight forward job I.e no little springs come flying out all over your driveway when you least expect it  :signLOL:.