PDA

View Full Version : Engine oil leak



merce55
19-01-2016, 03:56 PM
Hi I'm new to the Phaeton and have just purchased a 54 plate V10 the owner told me it has a very small leak approx 1 ltr every 8000 miles and does not spill on to the drive well what a load of crap that was now found it to be the combi pump leaking has anyone done one of these as there is only one bolt that we cannot get too and don't want this to tarnish the owning experience.

cheers neil

Crasher
19-01-2016, 06:13 PM
Those are probably the most difficult engine I have ever worked on, I would rather change the plugs on a XJ12 HE blindfolded with one hand tied behind my back than get deep into one of those, utter nightmares. Have you removed the inlet manifold?

merce55
19-01-2016, 07:00 PM
Hi Crasher yes mate had to do that to get to the pump im just trying to think of a way to get to this last allan key bolt as its right up to the bulk head ??? !!!!.

thanks for your reply Neil.

Crasher
19-01-2016, 10:55 PM
I use a very short 5-mm hex key with a 10-mm drive fitting and a 10-mm ratchet spanner. The situation is much the same with a Toerag 5 cylinder.

merce55
20-01-2016, 05:26 PM
Thanks for your help Crasher.

Neil

HDEN
13-09-2016, 08:18 AM
Hi merce55. Did you get your pump problem fixed? Cheers H