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Old 10-20-2002, 11:15 AM
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Default Ideas? Coolant on my oil pan -- more inside

After noticing a gradual drop in my coolant level, I took a look down below and noticed that a decent amount of coolant had leaked onto and hardened on the the outside of my oil pan. Where could it be leaking from?

It's a 99 2.8 quattro. I'm brand new to this forum and would appreciate any insight or comments. Thanks!
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on mx bikes, that's a blown head gasket or water pump gasket
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Default not sure on 2.8 but 1.8 has water cooled oil cooler right at the oilfilter iirc.

this is the usual culprit for coolant in oil on 1.8
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Probably a leaking water pump, that's what mine was.
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Default That meant water pump replacement on my 97 2.8.

Which will and should include timing belt, tensioner, thermostat since they are in there.
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Default Re: Ideas? Coolant on my oil pan -- more inside

Thanks. I'm due - maybe past due - for the the h2o pump/timing belt service (84k), so that makes sense. Thanks for the input.
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