Oil sump leakage

Space · Post by **Space** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:27 am

Hi,
My gti's oil sump is leaking, is there a specific gasket in between, or is it a liquid gasket?
Grts,
Han

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:29 am

Its a liquid gasket - Replace with something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCTITE-5980- ... 4ae02ef8b7

Space · Post by **Space** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:25 pm

I don't like silicone based gasket stuff. In my experience it always starts leaking again over time. How about Loctite 574?

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:43 pm

574 is too rigid for that unfortunately

TRiBaL · Post by **TRiBaL** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:53 pm

Had the same problem. Bought the original VW D176404A2. Never had a leak ever since

937carrera · Post by **937carrera** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:29 am

......and don't be tempted to put too much on. Excess material can cause serious problems.

Space · Post by **Space** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:34 pm

Thanks guys, I ordered the vw sealant. The number is now D176404M2.

Space · Post by **Space** » Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:29 pm

When I was on my way to the garage, I stranded about 3 miles before reaching it. My generator died.

On the highway my battery light turned on, so I took some measures to save juice, but then more warning lights turned on and the engine started to jerk. Managed to reach a bus stop. The garage guys were there shortly thereafter to tow me. Oh well, had to happen sometime; it was still the original.

Space · Post by **Space** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:34 pm

Removing the oilpan is pretty problematic. Not only a drive shaft is in the way, but also the catalytic converter, and lastly... the gearbox has to be removed! There are 1 or 2 screws inside the flywheel housing.

So, clutch will be replaced also...
Start with a leakage, end up with new generator and clutch.

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:44 pm

Oh dear!

The ones inside the bell housing can be removed without removing the gearbox, but it is very difficult and you need some rather obscure extensions to do it

TRiBaL · Post by **TRiBaL** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:38 pm

It can be done with the right tools without removing anything else

Space · Post by **Space** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:48 pm

If I replace the clutch, should I replace the clutch cable as well?

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:04 pm

Only if it needs doing

You should most definitely replace the release bearing sleeve as this always wears down and people forget to replace it

Space · Post by **Space** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:23 pm

I don't know what that is. I know about a release bearing, but that is included in the clutch set. Do you have a part nr?

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:25 pm

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