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Not sure.. I would definitely change the cam plugs now. very easy access. It also appears that your
Posted by: audinutt (1388) on 2014-04-15 20:20:08 In Reply to: Is this what a rear main seal leak would look like? posted by JoePGT5S on 2014-04-15 15:58:38	Share \| Report

cam adjuster gasket may be leaking too.
I would pull the flexplate and investigate.
I'm almost thinking the rear main isn't the source, but hard to tell without closer inspection.

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Is this what a rear main seal leak would look like? - JoePGT5S 2014-04-15 15:58:38 (500 views)
- On closer inspection the rear main seal was totally dry - JoePGT5S 2014-04-21 15:57:23 (216 views)
- If you decide to replace the rear main seal the Timken part number is 716102. - TozoM8 2014-04-16 18:12:58 (390 views)
  - Go for it you guys, keep the economy growing! Spend your $250 for the part and $1K(?) - berniebenz 2016-09-14 23:07:48 (99 views)
    - The seal in the link is $25, Bernie, you really have some issues..... - audinutt 2016-09-15 20:58:18 (67 views)
  - Thanks for the part # - is this better quality than getting from Audi? - JoePGT5S 2014-04-16 18:24:21 (194 views)
    - Timken is good. The dealer want to sell you the whole back plate for $600. - TozoM8 2014-04-16 22:02:18 (199 views)
- This view triggers questions of what else I should proactively replace when transmission is out... - Jim 03-S8 2014-04-16 15:39:35 (218 views)
  - DFWAB! - berniebenz 2016-09-14 23:10:58 (67 views)
    - ^^ don't agree with him or his thought process. - audinutt 2016-09-16 15:20:12 (68 views)
  - Certainly the best time to clear out the two plenum drains. - JoePGT5S 2014-04-16 18:29:51 (194 views)
- Not sure.. I would definitely change the cam plugs now. very easy access. It also appears that your - audinutt 2014-04-15 20:20:08 (279 views)
  - Thanks for the feedback - JoePGT5S 2014-04-15 22:11:31 (213 views)
- Looks like there may be leakage from above the seal, but probably. At the very least... - TwoSeven 2014-04-15 19:43:33 (261 views)

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