Oil leak won't go away :(

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

Doug,   

  I think the problem you are having is that that filter housing is slightly 
out of plumb with the block...  I recommend taking it off the block, and 
filing it until it is completely flat.  I recommend staying away, far away 
from silicone, esp. there, as there is a lot of oil pressure at that seal.  
Also, VW makes a metal gasket that is coated with some sort of black semi-
gloss material (like the metal headgaskets).  I have put one on mine, and like 
it more than the original, 'cuz it ain't gonna let go 'til I tell it to...  :-)

Also, are you torquing it up to spec?  Are you sure that it is not a leak at 
the filter itself?
-- 
Regards,
David Utley
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Quoting "Doug C." <carvsdriver@msbx.net>:

> Car in question here is an '88 cabriolet, but It could aslo apply to
> sciroccos as well...The car started to leak oil where the oil filter mounting
> bracket connects to the block.  Last night I put in a new OE gasket and then
> the car started to puke oil from the same location worse then before.
> 
> At this point I'm not sure whether I sure try again with another gasket
> (assuming I did something wrong) or go the silicone route.  Anybody know what
> would be better for this connection and what type of silicone I should use if
> this better way to go?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Doug C.
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