Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Valve Cover Gasket: Customer Interest
Engine - Valve Cover Oil Leak Diagnosis
Condition
Valve Cover, Diagnosing Oil Leakage from Gaskets
15 07 01 Jan. 19, 2007, 2010619, supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 15 number 04-03 dated Oct. 1, 2004 due to inclusion in ElsaWeb.
Technical Background
Misdiagnosis of oil leakage from valve cover gaskets may cause unnecessary replacement of camshaft adjusters and / or camshaft adjuster gaskets.
Production Solution
N/A
Service
WARNING:
This test procedure is applicable to automatic transmission-equipped vehicles only. DO NOT perform this test on a manual transmission-equipped
vehicle as it may result in personal injury.
Measure internal crankcase pressure as follows:
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Connect pressure gauge, see Required Parts and Tools, to oil dipstick tube, using a suitable rubber hose
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Set pressure gauge to "R" position (arrow).
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Block wheels with wheel chocks.
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Fully apply parking brake.
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Connect VAS 5051 or VAS 5052.
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Switch ignition ON.
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From Start-up screen, select "Vehicle Self-Diagnosis" .
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Select " 01 - Engine Electronics" .