Golf GTi Mk 2 gearbox leak

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Sat 20 Apr 2002 09:34
Golf GTi Mk 2 gearbox leak - Ian M
My trusty 1987 GTi 1800 8v is losing gearbox oil seemingly from the circular VW end plate located on the far left hand side of the gearbox (the clutch operating arm end of the g/box visible behind the nearside wheel). This end plate has been levered off/refitted before and the haynes manual says it should be replaced so is this why there is oil dripping out ?? Is it simply a case of tapping on a new plate or does the oil mean something else has gone.

Thanks in anticipation
Ian
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Sat 20 Apr 2002 10:51
Re: Golf GTi Mk 2 gearbox leak - Dave Lacey aka Dr Dave
This plate is removed to gain access to the clutch release bearing.

It needs to be replaced every time it is removed as it is impossible to remove it without damaging it
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