For 1990-2009 cars only
- Prise the old front cover oil seal from the cover and discard. Refer to 6A3 2.25 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal.
- Clean the front cover in a commercially available cleaning fluid and blow dry using compressed air.
- Inspect the front cover sealing surfaces for excessive scratches and/or gouges.
- Inspect the front cover gasket for damage to the membrane or distortion to the aluminium carrier.
- Inspect the font cover to oil pan threaded holes for damaged threads or debris.
- Inspect the cover crankshaft oil seal bore for damage.
