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That’s the 5th gear cover. It can be removed in situ but drain the oil first or you’ll get covered

It could well be leaking from there. I had a look through your photos and it’s hard to see

You can see that side from looking behind the passenger wheel


Many thanks.

I've had another look and ...

Morning all,

Still not had any luck pinpointing so far, but access is pretty tight.

I found the image below of "my" gearbox online. Does anyone know what is behind the black cover I have circled in red? I'm wondering if oil is leaking from behind that part? I can see liquid sealant between the ...

alexperkins wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:38 am Not sure why that got flagged - ive reported it to our filtering provider, and put your post above

Hi Alex,

That's great, much appreciated

JUST TO ADD: I'm basically trying to copy/paste from a thread I have on Pistonheads - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... &t=1819817

Afternoon all,

I'd appreciate any help pin pointing a suspect leak on the 5 speed manual gearbox (code JDA) on my 2006 VW Polo 1.9tdi.

I was going to do the cambelt yesterday, but found the engine undertray wet with oil. The underside of the gearbox casing was black with oil and I initially ...