Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Oil Cooler: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Coolant Leak at Oil Cooler Hoses
Condition
Coolant Leak at Oil Cooler Hoses
17 07 03 Jan. 19, 2007, 2001654, supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 17 number 02-01 dated Apr. 8, 2002 due to inclusion in ElsaWeb.
Technical Background
Coolant is leaking at oil cooler hoses.
This condition may be caused by the oil cooler turning when removing or installing oil filter.
Production Solution
N/A
Service
When replacing the oil filter:
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Observe oil cooler when loosening the oil filter.
NOTE:
If necessary, hold oil cooler while removing filter. If oil cooler moves too far, damage to coolant hoses may result!
If oil cooler moves from its original position:
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With oil filter removed, loosen oil cooler nut (arrow) and adjust cooler back to its original position.
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Check oil cooler hoses.
Oil cooler hoses should not be twisted or pinched.
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Tighten oil cooler nut. Torque = 30 Nm
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Install oil filter and tighten by hand, making sure that oil cooler does not move.
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Inspect cooler hoses to ensure that they are not twisted or pinched.
Warranty
Information only
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required
No Special Parts required