Engine - Oil Leak At The Chain Tensioner

Cayenne (9PA)

5/05 ENU 1636

Date: Nov 9, 2005

Engine Oil Leak At Chain Tensioner

Vehicle Type:
Cayenne ("6)

Model Year:
2005

Equipment:
6-cyl. naturally aspirated engine 3.2 | (M02/2Y)

Concerns:
Occasional engine oil leak at the sealing face for the chain tensioner.

Situation:
Reducing time and effort involved in establishing the cause.

Measure:
If the complaint "Engine oil leak at chain tensioner" is received, the upper chain case cover as well as the sealing ring on the contact surface between the chain tensioner and the upper chain case cover must be replaced on the affected vehicle.

The chain tensioner must be checked for signs of damage on the sealing face and only needs to be replaced if it is damaged.

Affected Vehicles:

Vehicles manufactured between November 2004 and February 2005 (up to introduction date).

Introduction Date:





Modified chain case lid introduced on February 26, 2005 as of the following VIN:





Parts Info:

References:

Workshop Manual "753327 Removing chain case lid"
Workshop Manual "753323 Installing chain case lid".





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