Leaking gearbox oil

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RyanMabey
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Leaking gearbox oil

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Hi guys, bought a 9n3 gti last week that had work done on the gearbox. It seems to be leaking oil now from the box. When I checked underneath two bolts were loose on a plate with a vw engraved logo on and that's where the oil was leaking from My question is what is that part? I've tightened them now and the oils getting replaced on Thursday as I don't know how much oil I've lost just wondering if I should be worried or it was just bad work manship from where it had the work done. Thanks
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Re: Leaking gearbox oil

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It should be ok but get the oil changed to be safe
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Re: Leaking gearbox oil

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It's getting changed, but the oil is still leaking. Albeit slower but the leak is still there. Just wondering what that part does
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Re: Leaking gearbox oil

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The gasket behind it might need replacing. I think that's the plate that covers the final gear
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