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Volkswagen Cabrio
Report: Coolant Leak From Oil Filter Housing O-Ring
Volkswagen Cabrio Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Engine Affected: 2.0L 4 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 148,333 mi (135,000 mi - 160,000 mi)
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A coolant leak may develop after oil filter replacement. When tightening or loosening the oil filter the filter housing may turn damaging the coolant o-ring seal. The recommended procedure is to hold the filter housing when tightening or loosening the oil filter.
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Visitor, 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 135,000 mi
Slow coolant leak for the past year then my oil filter housing unit cracked leaking oil. Ordered a used oil filter housing & waiting for it to arrive
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