oolubs 0 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 I know there is a plastic pipe running into the engine area Im wondering if that has split and causing oil to leak into the reservoir as my oil level is low also only thing I can think of.Anyone have any def ideas please text me on 07961759831 as Im working away for a few days.Nathan Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 wowsers! That doesn't look good.It can only really be the oil cooler or head gasket for oil to mix with your coolant matey.I think you maybe referring to the "crack pipe" when you mention the plastic pipe running into the engine area? it runs across the front of the engine. but I have seen oil coolers giving up that have allowed oil / water to mix, at the very least, you've got a good few hours flushing the entire system, and the worst, you've got a knackered head gasket / cracked block etc... let us know how you get on mate! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Oil cooler losing its integrity a slight amount (so slight you wouldn't necessarily notice any oil or coolant loss) caused muddy slime in my system like that, it took ages to get rid of it all, 1 flush every day for 5 days. Link to post Share on other sites
oolubs 0 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 hmmmm seems more oil cooler as she ran fine actually better than usual will investigate Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1871Here you mate. Febi, cheap as chips, just put one on my corrado too. Link to post Share on other sites
Therusterman 59 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 If you take the cooler off replace the seals! Did this a few weeks ago, was a little tight, would be much easier if you strip the front end down Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Just to clarify as I read my post and it isn't even clear to me (lol) I replaced the oil cooler and now have nice pink coolant. Link to post Share on other sites
oolubs 0 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yeah defo oil cooler is it worth putting a standard one on or buying an uprated version as im over 200 bhp now. been quoted 192 for vw original all seals caps full 180 degrees flush and re fill oil and coolant Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Is that a for a genuine oil cooler and seals? If so are you getting a subsidised price on it as they are an exchange part. Plus if you have a basic toolkit it is VERY easy to do yourself I reckon it would cost less for the genuine cooler, seals, oil resistant sealant, oil, filter and (if going for a full flush) 3 bottles of G13 to do yourself on a saturday. The only out of the ordinary tool you need is a big ass 36mm socket to take the filter housing cap off and a 32mm socket for the oil cooler cap. Plus you'd know it was done correctly. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Yeah, as said this is a DIY job really Replace cooler / seals, and run a hose through the coolant system, until it runs clear - connect hoses up, fill with just water... start the engine and it will probably sludge up again where the water pump has shifted it through.... keep repeating this process until it's 100% clear, and then fill with coolant The febi oil coolers are quite cheap, and seals are a few quid... Link to post Share on other sites
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