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Old 01-28-2006, 05:08 AM
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Default Sudden oil leak on passanger side

I just noticed an oil leak on my 2.8L on the passanger side.

Looks to be up near the valve cover but hard to tell at this time.

Anything elese on this side that would cause an oil leak.
Car has 62,000mi
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Old 01-28-2006, 05:36 AM
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could be the cam shaft seals. Could also be the casting. There is a bearing stamped into the casting to plug a hole. That sometimes leaks. Audi's "fix" is to replace the whole head. The economical fix is to jbweld/silicone it up.
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TJ: You get the money order yet?
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Default Front or back?

Rear = cam adjuster seal
Front = cam shaft seal
Valve cover gasket.

There are other things, but these three are the most likely (in order)
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for the strut brace? Yeah you shoudl be getting it mid next week
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sounds good
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