buying a 9n

mikegti · Post by **mikegti** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:30 pm

I went to look at a 52 plate 1.2 E (55bhp) today on behalf of my sister. It's done only 24,000 miles, but I noticed what seems to be an oil leak from the rhs (looking from the front), just below where the plastic engine cover stops. Looks like its been there a while as the side of the engine is oily.

I didnt want to start pulling bits off while the owner was standing around, so I wondered if this was a common problem and easily sorted (e.g. a hose off somewhere?) or if we should steer clear of it? Seems to drive nicely enough.

It has just been serviced by VW so I would have hoped anything serious would have been spotted?

I'd be grateful of any advice here!

cheers,
mike

yorks GT TDI · Post by **yorks GT TDI** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 10:39 am

the crank shaft oil seal is a comon fault for leaking on the 1.2

mikegti · Post by **mikegti** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 2:37 pm

ok cheers, I'll look for that but I think this leak was from somewhere else.

M7 · Post by M7 » Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:38 am

mine leaked a long time ago now. probably around the 15k mark. its sorted now. i think i put it in the garage and they did it warrenty