Transmission Oil Leak at VW Cap

[OKAaron]

Had this leak about 40K miles, but just keep an eye on the trans oil level and add if needed. It doesn't leak much, but always looks like this when I take of the belly pan. Do I need to pull it off and re-apply silicone gasket sealer? It doesn't seem to be coming from the fill plug or anywhere else.

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[DirtyDzl28]

I've noticed the same leak on mine recently. It's only a small drop or 2 on the cap. I'll probably do something about it if it gets worse. Interested to see how you make out if you try some rtv or something on it.

 

[Strykeviper]

Mine looks like that too. Was debating trying some form of permatex on it.

 

[OKAaron]

I'm not going to pull it until I hear some feedback from more experienced people. Not sure why it's there since there is a drain and fill already, but maybe something for assembly?

 

[Strykeviper]

I didn't get a clear answer from a vw tech either. All I was told is there is no gasket type seal, it is put on with a "transmission sealant"

 

[Strykeviper]

Had this leak about 40K miles, but just keep an eye on the trans oil level and add if needed. It doesn't leak much, but always looks like this when I take of the belly pan. Do I need to pull it off and re-apply silicone gasket sealer? It doesn't seem to be coming from the fill plug or anywhere else.

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Does anyone know what this cover is for?
If I take mine off to reseal it, am I going to have any parts fall out?

 

[OKAaron]

Anyone? Mine is leaking worse now. 201K miles

 

[PDJetta]

Try snugging down the bolts slightly. If they are tight, don't tighten them any more.

--Nate

 

[OKAaron]

They're tight. Already checked them.

 

[simbolo]

had similar "leak" on my tranny, turned out to be overfilled differential case by dealer and was running down looking like a underside leak. double check to make sure its not coming from somewhere else, if its not I would be worried a little

 

[PDJetta]

It would be nice to view the parts diagram of the transaxle to see what is under the "VW" cover. Is the gasket replaceable? What is the cover for?

--Nate

 

[OKAaron]

had similar "leak" on my tranny, turned out to be overfilled differential case by dealer and was running down looking like a underside leak. double check to make sure its not coming from somewhere else, if its not I would be worried a little

I filled it myself several years ago when I replaced the 5th gear and put in the VW oil. A few years later is when I started to notice the leak.

 

[jimbote]

that part with the "VW" cast in is the boss that guides the bottom part of the gear selector shaft...