It's a ton of work, because one needs to drop either the transmission or the engine to access it. Any competent mechanics that knows VWs can do it, I would get a few quotes from other shops, ones that focus on high end european vehicles.

How bad is the oil leak exactly? How often do you need to add oil to keep it topped off? A lot of people would just not worry about it and just keep driving it if it's a slow leep, maybe throw a metal drip pan underneath where you park it.

 

Thanks for the fast response! I threw a plastic sheet under the car after the car was warm from driving and about 2 hours later there seemed to be about 3 or 4 ounces (90 to 120 ml) of oil on the lid. I got up under the car at the shop and saw it's not just the rear seal but the oil filter housing is also leaking oil, which appears worse than the seal. I thought maybe the filter leak was running down to the seal, but it wasn't. The seal is actually leaking as well. When I wiped the seal with a rag, a few drops formed but it wasn't too bad. I can top off the oil when needed if it will hold up for a while. I was considering selling it until this happened.

 

Bummer, well that sounds like quite a large leak, it will need to be fixed or just sold at a discount to someone willing to fix it.

 

I am not familiar with the VR6, but it seems to me the oil filter housing leak will be easy to fix. I would get that fixed, and not worry about the engine main seal which is probably just seeping. I am sure someone who is more familiar with the VR6 will add chime in.

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I agree that the filter housing could be an easy fix. It's plastic and after 10 years they go bad. Thankfully, it doesn't leak once it has cooled off being parked.

 

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Here is my seepage after ~100miles:

 

What is the cost to fix this?

Free

 

Free thousand dollars?