C5 rear suspension oil leak

den169 · Post by **den169** » 30 Sep 2007, 13:32

Hi guys i noticed a very small patch of oil in the garage last week,Iv'e just had a look under the back of the car and it looks to be coming from around the black rubber gater the one with two little rubber pipes going in to it.Anyone had this is it a big job and any ideas on price of parts etc and what part i need .Its a c5 estate 2003 cheers

C5IAM · Post by **C5IAM** » 03 Oct 2007, 22:06

I had the same problem on my 2.2HDI hatchback, 51 reg. Certainly one of the pipes referred to is a 'breather' and it had come out of it's housing slightly. Anyway, by simply pushing it back in overcome the problem.
It seems that it leaks slightly if the suspension has been raised and lowered a few times, but mine then dries up. I soon see if mine is leaking as I have a painted garage floor and I look every time I reverse out. I now keep a spare amount of LDS, 1 litre I think but have not had to use it yet.

den169 · Post by **den169** » 04 Oct 2007, 08:30

Cheers c5iam i had raised the suspension a few times before this started to fit new brake pads, After i raised the suspension to have a good look and see where the leak was it seems to have stopped for now,I'll keep a check on the lds levels more from now on.
Thanks