Audi A8 D3 oil leak

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03-20-2024, 01:30 AM

Jaseriii

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Audi A8 D3 oil leak

I have an oil leak problem. The oil leak is between the engine and the gearbox. Has anyone had this kind of problem and what it could be. The gear shifter works fine. Thenks so much

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03-20-2024, 04:55 AM

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Could be cam tensioner gasket or cam plugs on the back of the engine. Looks like the right rear of the engine? Is there any oil smell?

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03-21-2024, 02:42 PM

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…or rear main seal. ie, it could be many things. Get it to a shop for a more in depth look.

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03-22-2024, 06:05 AM

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Could be cam tensioner gasket or cam plugs on the back of the engine. Looks like the right rear of the engine? Is there any oil smell?

My frend i change the engine mounts and in the morning I see the oil in the floor and i go to 1 MECHANICAL and put it in the elevator the engine has enough oil maybe it's the gear shifter

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