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Tue 14 May 2013 22:12

vw polo 1.9 sdi - vw polo diesel leak problem - hobnob95

I have just relised on my vw polo 1.9 sdi has a diesel leak its on the front right hand side and only leaks when it is running and a while after it has stopped running. Engine starts and runs fine as normal. Does anyone know what the problem could be ? Any advice would be greatly appriciated

cheers Ben

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Wed 15 May 2013 12:42

vw polo 1.9 sdi - vw polo diesel leak problem - BenG

You need to pinpoint the source of the leak and then the problem is self-evident - a leaky joint or pipe needing replacement or whatever.

I suggest cleaning the area all around the leak and then driving the car for a bit and re-examining the area to see exactly where the diesel is coming from.

You might get lucky if it's just a clamp that needs tightening or else it might be a pipe or gasket needing replacement.

Also be sure it is actually diesel that is leaking and not engine oil or something else (e.g: gearbox oil or PAS fluid) as this might not be totally obvious.

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