JSWThinker
Well-known member
Hi All,
I have a 2015 GSW TDI S (Manual Trans) and she needs your help.
She has a coolant leak, that I have been able to determine is NOT coming from the firewall heater core.
It appears to be coming from behind the pulleys (water pump?) and then rolls down onto the top of the oil pan lip and then down through a small hole in the oil pan cover. You can make out the wetness (pink) from behind the plastic "cover"
Here is a picture of a "wet" spot behind the pulley area:

And here is where it drips down from after making the trip from up there (?)

Now... I can't be certain that the wet spot is where it is starting, but I have checked ALL the hoses VERY carefully and it doesn't look to be pouring from any of the hoses. And that area behind the plastic shroud/cover is most certainly wet. It gets wet WITHOUT the motor running (seeps out).
So... my questions:
1) Is there a way to cover this under Diesel-Gate?
2) I assume do the timing belt at same time based on miles?
Anything else I should know? I NEVER EVER NEVER bring my car to the dealer and I do ALL my own work, but I'm hammered schedule-wise and am thinking I'm bringing it the dealer.
Also... I have NOT done the latest "recall" (diesel-gate) and wife is VERY worried that it will destroy her mpg. This car is her baby and she refuses to let it go, but doesn't want to lose mpg. It's her "thing" and she loves the car.
Lastly, the car is also burning/leaking some oil... I can't tell you from where, but - same question - how, if at all, can it be on the diesel-gate warranty?
Thank you for reading such a long post, I (and my wife) really appreciate your help!
Pete
I have a 2015 GSW TDI S (Manual Trans) and she needs your help.
She has a coolant leak, that I have been able to determine is NOT coming from the firewall heater core.
It appears to be coming from behind the pulleys (water pump?) and then rolls down onto the top of the oil pan lip and then down through a small hole in the oil pan cover. You can make out the wetness (pink) from behind the plastic "cover"
Here is a picture of a "wet" spot behind the pulley area:

And here is where it drips down from after making the trip from up there (?)

Now... I can't be certain that the wet spot is where it is starting, but I have checked ALL the hoses VERY carefully and it doesn't look to be pouring from any of the hoses. And that area behind the plastic shroud/cover is most certainly wet. It gets wet WITHOUT the motor running (seeps out).
So... my questions:
1) Is there a way to cover this under Diesel-Gate?
2) I assume do the timing belt at same time based on miles?
Anything else I should know? I NEVER EVER NEVER bring my car to the dealer and I do ALL my own work, but I'm hammered schedule-wise and am thinking I'm bringing it the dealer.
Also... I have NOT done the latest "recall" (diesel-gate) and wife is VERY worried that it will destroy her mpg. This car is her baby and she refuses to let it go, but doesn't want to lose mpg. It's her "thing" and she loves the car.
Lastly, the car is also burning/leaking some oil... I can't tell you from where, but - same question - how, if at all, can it be on the diesel-gate warranty?
Thank you for reading such a long post, I (and my wife) really appreciate your help!
Pete