Q: Oil leakage in front of the engine
slow leak that accumulates all over the front of engine. have removed front of car and timing belt covers. oil all over especially the cam shaft pulleys. removed pulley plugs and found damaged o ring and seal gland. i can take pics. 2003 audi a6 3.0
My car has 101000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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