1G Coolant leak coming from area around alternator and above oil filter

[91tsieli]

So the radiator was leaking on my 91 tsi but I replaced it with a new one and then I discovered a new coolant leak dripping down from around the oil and around alternator. I'm still new to DSMs so if anyone had any idea of what it could be I'd appreciate the help. I'll try to add some videos of the area it's leaking from

 

[pauleyman]

oil filter housing is antifreeze cooled on 91 up cars. Follow the lines.

 

[allezgrand]

oil filter housing is antifreeze cooled on 91 up cars. Follow the lines.

When you're troubleshooting and trying to stop it, be careful not to tighten down the bolt which holds the oil cooler too much or you can crush it and mix your oil and coolant without noticing for a little while.

 

[pauleyman]

When you're troubleshooting and trying to stop it, be careful not to tighten down the bolt which holds the oil cooler too much or you can crush it and mix your oil and coolant without noticing for a little while.

Very true and there are many threads on that very subject

 

[steve]

You can see the coolant lines around the Oil Coooler, if it's not coming from there the water pipe fits into the water pump above that area and the o-ring could be leaking or the water pump could be weeping.

If this is a new to you car, have you changed the timing belt, water pump, and various seals on the front of the engine yet?