[rebelyellow]

New to the forum, proud owner of a 05 TDI Passat 143000 and going strong, just had to have a new trans installed torque converter took a dump on me, only down side is now I have a coolant leak from the back passenger side of the engine are the trans to engine bolts drilled into a water jacket or should I be looking somewhere else. The stains are right on top of the tran housing above the starter. thanks for any help, and hello again.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

No, but there are some coolant hoses back there. My guess is that they damaged a hose or the coolant flange. It's possible to replace it on engine but just a pain. http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/b5/engine-removal-passat.htm take a look through this article for some ideas. Also, since it's technical post moved to mk4 section.welcometomyturbodies