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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: gunnellgti on November 15, 2016, 03:34:12 pm

Title: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: gunnellgti on November 15, 2016, 03:34:12 pm

Got a small leak of gearbox oil. As you can see oil is dripping down and pooling around the plug however its source is actually from the side of the gearbox as you can see in the second picture. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? Why would it be leaking from here/what can i do about it? Should i be topping up the gearbox oil / is it dangerous for me to drive in the mean time.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_0094_zpsch0gkcsg.jpg&hash=e12a92dbcef74555cf6a2c2ad1cd9522a90bb5c7)

The source:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fah87%2FSamuele_Gunnella%2FIMG_0092_zpsv4nnvdqp.jpg&hash=2fe49738368959d8baab8637545573a23f0ebb44)

I also will be servicing my car fully very shortly so just ordering the gear.

Is this fuel filter the right one? / Can someone give me the correct part number?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-MAHLE-KNECHT-KL572-Fuel-Filter-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-VOLKSWAGEN-New-Boxed-/302121698436?hash=item4657db4484:g:Mn4AAOSw7ehXTGQ1

Does anyone know of any good guides on how to change as i cant find one?

Thanks a lot in advance, Sam

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: r5gtt on November 15, 2016, 06:58:31 pm

I think @ducman77 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7463) had a good link off YouTube on this.

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: Lewo on November 15, 2016, 07:53:52 pm

Fuel filter change is in the 'how to' stickies at the top of page http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,95125.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,95125.0.html)

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/132-FUEL-Replacing_Your_Fuel_Filter/132-FUEL-Replacing_Your_Fuel_Filter.htm (http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/132-FUEL-Replacing_Your_Fuel_Filter/132-FUEL-Replacing_Your_Fuel_Filter.htm)

A mate fitted mine which I bought from TPS, can't remember how much it was but I'd get a VW one as it doesn't get changed hardly at all.

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: Flyingscotsman on November 15, 2016, 09:54:54 pm

Genuine oem for £18.99 on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381516788389
I have one for next service.
Simple DIY. Plenty of YouTube videos on fitting.

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: gunnellgti on November 16, 2016, 02:06:59 pm

Thanks guys much appreciated.

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: pudding on November 16, 2016, 04:38:17 pm

You'll need a new bearing cover to stop that leak.  Pretty cheap from VW.  There are youtube videos on checking and shimming the gearshaft end float, which also covers removal and refitting of that round cover.

They don't normally leak, so maybe a previous owner has been in there before, possibly to check the shaft end float.

Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: gunnellgti on December 06, 2016, 02:16:15 am

Quote from: Pudding on November 16, 2016, 04:38:17 pm

You'll need a new bearing cover to stop that leak.  Pretty cheap from VW.  There are youtube videos on checking and shimming the gearshaft end float, which also covers removal and refitting of that round cover.

They don't normally leak, so maybe a previous owner has been in there before, possibly to check the shaft end float.

Any chance you could point me in the right direction if it's no trouble ? Can't seem to find what I'm looking for, thanks, Sam

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Title: Re: Gearbox Oil Leak + Service Help
Post by: pudding on December 06, 2016, 09:59:25 am

Here you go mate -