Jpc

I took off the black plastic engine cover this evening on my 1.8t, and I looked to the passenger side of the block, as someone on the forum suggested. I wasn't sure where to look, or what to look for, but i did see some oil residue along the length of this piece of metal that's on the passenger side...am i looking in the right place? maybe there's nothing wrong...thanks for any info on what i'm supposed to be looking for!<p>98.5 1.8tqm =)

T2

I see a slight amount of oil accumulation along that shiny metal channel that you refer to. At my 1st service I mentioned it and the tech. said it looked like residue from something that they coat the engine or whatever with. (I said OK???). Now at 18 months a bit more oil there - I'm going to bring it up again.<p>Tom<br>1.8TQMS Silver

DaveN

and it seems to be the place that oil collects. I've also seen it collect behind that on top of the bell housing. I cleaned mine off, retorqued the cover bolts, and if it dirties back up again I figure the dealer gets to put another gasket in next service. I'd do it myself (very easy), but anytime I want to do the work they make me buy the parts. If they do the work it's free.