Hello.
This might get a little long, i apologize in advance and appreciate any help.
I have a 2018 Golf R that is currently leaking from the gearbox for the second time. My shop initially thought it was the RMS, so before he tore it apart I bought the iABED seal. Turns out that the fluid was caramel colored and the RMS was fine. It was leaking from the clutch pack cover. Part# OGC-301-205 B.
After waiting 3 weeks for the part to come off of back order, the new one was installed and it was fine for 3 weeks. I got home after a trip to California today and noticed the same leak from the same area.
I have an extensive list of mods including built bottom end and EQT turbo. I was running TVS stage 2+ software, and took the opportunity to grab the stage 3 software while I was near LA. Not sure if its within normal temps, but the gearbox temp stayed between 187F and 201F. The leak did not start until the shop put the new engine in, and claims that its just bad luck. I was running stage 2+ for almost a year on the 034 Hybrid turbo kit with no issues.
Is it possible that the shop damaged something while the transmission and engine were separated that would be an issue with maintaining a seal? I do have more HP and TQ, but would the seal not hold for some reason with increased power?
I have included a few pics, and will take more if needed.
Again, thanks for any help of suggestions.
This might get a little long, i apologize in advance and appreciate any help.
I have a 2018 Golf R that is currently leaking from the gearbox for the second time. My shop initially thought it was the RMS, so before he tore it apart I bought the iABED seal. Turns out that the fluid was caramel colored and the RMS was fine. It was leaking from the clutch pack cover. Part# OGC-301-205 B.
After waiting 3 weeks for the part to come off of back order, the new one was installed and it was fine for 3 weeks. I got home after a trip to California today and noticed the same leak from the same area.
I have an extensive list of mods including built bottom end and EQT turbo. I was running TVS stage 2+ software, and took the opportunity to grab the stage 3 software while I was near LA. Not sure if its within normal temps, but the gearbox temp stayed between 187F and 201F. The leak did not start until the shop put the new engine in, and claims that its just bad luck. I was running stage 2+ for almost a year on the 034 Hybrid turbo kit with no issues.
Is it possible that the shop damaged something while the transmission and engine were separated that would be an issue with maintaining a seal? I do have more HP and TQ, but would the seal not hold for some reason with increased power?
I have included a few pics, and will take more if needed.
Again, thanks for any help of suggestions.