Re: Oil leak on 5ktq

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

John;

    The leak is probably coming from one of the braided oil cooler hoses.
The steel ferrules that clamp the hose to the end fittings corrode and come
loose, resulting in leaks at the fittings. If this is the case, a temporary
fix (or permanent, depending upon your inclination) is to put a gear hose
clamp on the hose. Also inspect the oil hose connectors that bolt up to the
engine block - you may have a leak there.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  281k km

----- Original Message -----
From: <JJK1204@aol.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 8:44 AM
Subject: Oil leak on 5ktq


> I have noticed an oil leak on my 87 5ktq with 140k miles. It is around the
> oil filter housing. I have replaced the oil filter and inspected the
sealing
> area, it's fine. The oil is on the back of the alternator, the positive
cable
> bundle, both of the external oil lines and is hitting and smoking off of
the
> exhaust pipe where it bends and it's front is exposed. Any common places I
> should look? Are the external lines prone to cracking at this mileage?
>
> TIA,
>
> John Katos
>