MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: dieseldog on October 22, 2015, 11:21:01 am

Title: Vacuum Pump Oil Leak?
Post by: dieseldog on October 22, 2015, 11:21:01 am

Hey guys.

I was looking at an 07 GTI last night which was in great shape. I didn't leave a deposit as there was a small oil leak on the right hand side on the engine. I have been googling this and going through forums last night and I think it's called the vacuum pump. Some threads suggest that the rubber seal can be replaced whilst others state that the pump needs to be replaced. I think that the price for the full unit is over £300?

Has anyone come across this issue? I want to get an idea as to the costs for repair as I wish to discuss with the dealer and possibly come to an agreement regarding purchase.

I can't find the link to attach a picture but hopefully you can see from the link below. The oil leak is at the base of the metal plate in the centre of the picture.

https://www.google.ie/search?q=vacuum+pump+oil+leak+gt+golf&safe=active&biw=1920&bih=935&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIv7uj-uzVyAIVx4ksCh31KQKd#imgrc=0Q6C24-HFpPLwM%3A

Appreciate any help.

Title: Re: Vacuum Pump Oil Leak?
Post by: MPS on October 22, 2015, 10:55:55 pm

Mine has got this, quite common by the looks of things. They  did a revised part. Would this affect the brake assist?

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Title: Re: Vacuum Pump Oil Leak?
Post by: dieseldog on October 23, 2015, 12:51:12 pm

I read in another forum regarding a mark 6 driver who's brakes failed but I'm not sure of the facts.