Oil Filter Housing Seal??

[lewis1982 0]

Hi, I have a leak coming from between the oil filter housing and the engine block on my 95 VR6. I think it needs a new seal, I believe it's a figure 8 shape... Anyone any idea where I can get one? Went to VW today and they said there is 2 different types, one of which is obsolete :-(

 

Cheers, Steven

[vw rule 19]

Yeah I think there are two types, one has separate o-rings and the other is the figure of 8 seal.

 

You could try German & Swedish also known as Euro Car Parts.

 

Or on Ebay item number 270608714764 box set of O-rings for £5.95

you might be able to get two of these to fit out of this set ??

 

 

Or you could try The DubNutz (TDNparts.com)

 

I think they might be based in the states ?

 

[email protected] or [email protected]

 

$8.15 = to £5.35 (Fits: 12v VR6 (AAA, AFP) figure of 8 rubber seal

 

I think their part number is 021 115 446 A

 

Or there could be someone off here who may have some spare ones ??

 

 

Hope you get it sorted.

 

Si :thumbleft:

[davidwort 0]

try Ford?

[Absentfaith 10]

I'm glad I'm in the US. I've had no issues so far getting parts for my rebuild. I had the same problem and was able to get the seals without issue.

[lewis1982 0]

Cheers guys, I will try the above. Is there any sealant suitable I could use to make a seal? Someone told me to use tiger seal! Not convinced :-(

[vw rule 19]

No don't use Tiger seal as this is normally for retaining exterior trim and inner door membranes,

plus it sets rock hard and doesn't stay flexible,

so if you use this the oil filter housing could be a real swine to remove next time.

 

You could use silicone sealant but make sure you put it on evenly,

and make sure it fills in to the o-ring recess,

this silicone sealant stays very flexible and is oil / heat resistant.

But make sure not to cover over any oil ways.

You should be able to purchase this from your local Motor biz store or Halfords.

 

 

Si :thumbleft: