Sleeper2.7

Leaking Oil from the from the back of the passenger side engine bank. The photo shows the source. I don't know what it is. Looks like some kind of a seal. If you can make it out in the picture please let me know, and if it can be replaced without any major engine work. Thanks


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saabSean

Swap out your suction pump and breather hose; you may have a vacuum clog that's raising pressure in the head which in turn forces the oil through the seal.

See my sig for a suction pump replacement article.

On a side note.. I LOVE those wheels on the A6! What are they?

Sleeper2.7

Thanks Sean. I will look into that. The wheels are made by AXIS. Can't remember the name right know but I am very pleased with them. They are one of the very few wheels which would clear the large Brake Calipers. Anyway I am going to look into that Cam Seal situation. Thanks Again.

absolutcq20v

I've also heard that the valve covers warp/leak, but no BTDT.

Ritz

camshaft seal

98Quattro

I replaced my suction pump, breather hose, and valve cover gaskets. I still have a leak.

What could be causing this?? Is it the cam chain tensioner gaskets or could it be something else?