Re: [tech] oil cooler leak?

["matrix22" <matrix22@netcom.ca>]

>I'm working on an '84 Scirocco that has oil coming out from the general
>area of the oil cooler. Is it unheardof for these to leak oil? It's a
>rather fast leak, leaving puddles of oil wherever it goes, and it's quit
>obvious that if it's not the oil cooler, then it's the oil filter flange
>or something. I know it's not the seal between the oil filter and the
>oil cooler, could it be the seal between the oil cooler and the flange?
>Or do the oil coolers ever leak?
>    Thanks!
>    -Josiah
>    '84 GTi (away for the winter)
>    '86 Scirocco 8v (for sale)
>    '87 QSW (daily driver)
>    http://www.gsinet.net/~josiah
>
It's most likely the o-ring between the oil cooler and the flange, I had
this happened on a Cabrio once, it leaked puddles.  A new o-ring took care
of the problem, the old one was square and rather flat, where as the new one
was round and sealed better.

Andy
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