Allroad 2.5 TDi Oil Leak

[KenS]

Hi,

I was servicing my Allroad last night. When I removed the under tray, I noticed oil around the sump. It looked as though it could be coming from the sump gasket. Is this a common problem? The car has 134k miles on it.

The car doesn't use oil and is checked every couple of weeks. I can't remember the last time I had to top it up to be honest so it's not losing a considable amount . I also haven't noticed any oil under the car.

It's due for a cambelt in the next couple of weeks so I didn't bother putting £60 worth of oil and filter into it in case the garage that's doing the timimg belt decide that the sump or other seals need to be replaced.

[Mudplugger]

KenS

I've just been reading this thread...

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthr...ase%20breather

...you may wish to take a look too before changing your seals, as it appears this may be the root-cause of the problem and if you replace one it may just cause another to blow somewhere else.

[h2appy]

check the breather system. They often clog up and can cause a blockage. This can make the crankcase overpressure and force oil out of funny places including the turbo. Checking the breather system is meant to be part of a service

see
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/diesel-forum/54242-replacing-crankcase-breather-2-5-v6-tdi-photos-description.html