Crank case oil seal

[Hugh Mally]

Morning. I have a 2019 T6 (one of the last before the arrival of the 6.1 I suspect). The crankcase oil seal is leaking, and it's not covered under the extended warranty (although it was booked in as a warranty claim).
I spoke to a local independent VW specialist who said that if it's not dripping, it shouldn't be a massive problem in the short term. There are no drips where we park it so it's probably weeping at worst.

Is this an urgent job or can it be left for the moment - the oil level hasn't dropped significantly since the beginning of summer when I checked it before 2 trips to France. I managed to get a slightly blurry screen shot from the video.....
Opinions would be appreciated

Cheers

 

[Pewt]

Give it all a good clean and you'll then see how bad it's leaking. It will need doing though as it will only get worse and as the cambelt need to come off you may as well get the changed at the same time.

 

[Dellmassive]

Not an urgent job, but needs doing.

Post in thread '@Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure'

7 Mar 2023

61k - Engine oil leak ( front main crankshaft seal ) - FOC under warranty

26/01/2023​

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front crankshaft oil seal replaced - warranty (oil leak)

this was highlighted when looking at the power steering rack low oil above.

this was visible from behind the drivers side wheel . .





@Loz was bang on and diagnosing the front crankshaft seal as leaking . . .








this was confirmed by the dealer while it was in for the service above. . .

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[Dellmassive]

I've had it done twice....

Post in thread '@Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure'

4 May 2024

The Van goes in for its 71K mile service under ALL-IN.

10k service due at 71k miles, so we a tad early at 69k miles . . . but who counting.

small service so just oil and filter + Health Check.


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they report the front discs are 70% worn and the disks are lipped . . . but are so busy they dont want to replace them !!

"you have 30% left to go, thats ages" the Service guy said.

that's almost un-heard of years ago - pads & disk are easy money for them - but just too busy to bother these days.

2x hours @ £130ph = £260=vat labour !!!

Jeez...

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[Hugh Mally]

Quick update: took it to a local VW/Audi specialist wh put it on the ramp and cleaned everything up. Returned 3 weeks later for a routine oil service....... all clear, no leak evident so all is well.

Many thanks to NG Motors in Tremorfa, Cardiff who couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant - will be returning for all my work there in future