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dealership just called, I have a front cam seal leak...

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Old 12-16-2004, 09:15 AM
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Default dealership just called, I have a front cam seal leak...

looks like they will be covering it under warranty, but how major or minor is this?
Old 12-16-2004, 09:27 AM
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Default i have the same problem - local garage found it - car goes into dealership jan 3rd....

I have the audi assured - so its awsome news to hear they are covering you. then i should expect mine to be covered as well. keep me posted on the details of the job if can please.
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I guess it depends which side it is . . . one without a tensioner?
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Default no idea honestly

service advisor just called toldme front cam seal, and that its a 6-hour job by the clock.
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Default Re: dealership just called, I have a front cam seal leak...

I had this found on my car when i took it in for another problem. I guess you can look at it in a few ways. It is major engine work, you have to take the block apart and I believe they estimate about 7-8 of labor so it will probably take them 2 days to do it. Second be glad they found it becuase it's usually a slight leak and over time can cause a problem if not found. Third if you were adding oil all the time then this might cure that problem, I know it did for me.
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Default My dealer is so nice they replaced the seal when...

... there was just a very slight seepage from the gasket. No real oil loss.

This is a common issue on these cars.
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