Oil leak Mk6 GTI

[AdamGTI]

Anyone had oil leaking issues from where oil is injected into cam/VVT. If so, what was the replacement cost?

[Lucas_R]

FYI that is the cam adjuster magnet for the inlet cam.

VW have released an updated part, and it is now made of black plastic - i updated the one on my car about 6 months ago. ECS Tuning sell the part and new electrical plug to suit.

If yours is leaking oil then its likely that one of the 2x rubber o rings/seals have perished and is allowing oil to seep through.

My original metal one was also allowing oil vapour to leak out, but the new updated unit has fixed that.

Link to part on ECS Website

[AdamGTI]

FYI that is the cam adjuster magnet for the inlet cam.

VW have released an updated part, and it is now made of black plastic - i updated the one on my car about 6 months ago. ECS Tuning sell the part and new electrical plug to suit.

If yours is leaking oil then its likely that one of the 2x rubber o rings/seals have perished and is allowing oil to seep through.

My original metal one was also allowing oil vapour to leak out, but the new updated unit has fixed that.

Link to part on ECS Website

Is it difficult to change?

A non-volkswagen mechanic was saying it could cost up to $1000 to fix.

[h100vw]

3 bolts around the edge, not sure I could be bothered to do it, with that level of oil getting out.

$100 USD plus shipping.

Or wipe once in a while? Maybe you could get a new O ring for a couple of bucks?

Gavin

[Lucas_R]

Is it difficult to change?

A non-volkswagen mechanic was saying it could cost up to $1000 to fix.

I'll do it for $999. Easy as pie. Takes about 10 mins and most of that is replacing the electrical plug (the revised magnet uses a different plug).

[AdamGTI]

I'll do it for $999. Easy as pie. Takes about 10 mins and most of that is replacing the electrical plug (the revised magnet uses a different plug).

Nice

So the mechanic i spoke to dont really know too much about VW's.

[VW_Tim]

Either that, or they thought they could make a couple of dollars on you. VW dealer is prob cheaper.

[Lucas_R]

I just realised you are in Newcastle. Give the guys at Twilight Automotive a call and get a price off them.

[The One]

Shouldn't be anymore than half an hours labour including fitting the revised connector..

[Lucas_R]

Buy the part from ECS Tuning or the dealer and give me $50 and ill fit it for you - i did my own earlier this year.