2001 Volkswagen Passat oil in cooling system

Car: Volkswagen Passat
Year: 2001
Variant: 1.9 tdi manual

Categories: Engine & Drivetrain

Hi started to get engine oil in cooling system. Is this a head gasket or it could be something else?
Thanx

Posted: Sep 30, 2010 (13 years ago)

Points: 1

I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT IS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AS I HAD SAME ON MINE, DOESNT MATTER IF YOU DRAIN THE COOLING SYSTEM OR WASH WATER BOTTLE OUT

Posted Sep 30, 2010 (13 years ago)

Points: 5

could be a fault with the oil cooler,best to get a block test done to confirm if headgasket blown

Posted Sep 30, 2010 (13 years ago)

Points: 1,055

Oil cooler worth checking .

Posted Sep 30, 2010 (13 years ago)

Points: 37,708

check oil cooler first

Posted Oct 1, 2010 (13 years ago)

Points: 7

make sure you check the oil cooler

Posted Oct 30, 2010 (13 years ago)

Points: 1,810

This problem is archived

If you're having a similar problem please click below to re-post this problem, you can then customise it to suit your situation.

Join the community

Got a question? Can you answer other questions here? If so please...

Join our forums