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VW GTI · Engines

Rear Main Seal

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A rear main seal leak — oil seeping from the crankshaft seal where the engine meets the gearbox — shows as oil dripping from the bellhousing area and is easily confused with a gearbox or clutch-slave leak. It's an involved fix because access is behind the flywheel, so confirm it's really the rear main before committing to the job