BudgetPhoenix
Autocross Champion
So a couple weeks ago my 20-30k old PCV failed and took my rear main seal. Started doing research and decided to tackle this job myself in my smallish garage on jack stands. There is practically zero info on doing this job on a 2.0TSI online, but I had Elsawin and was able to use some TDI DSG guides online and get it done. Pretty much same process. This is the first time i've ever removed a transmission from a car.
Picked up a Harbor freight engine support bar and trans jack which are making this job go super smoothly. The DSG is bulky and heavy but it came out pretty easily with the subframe out. I was also finally able to take care of snapped stud I had in the turbo manifold flange by drilling it out with all the room I had.
Also decided to replace the 120k DMF with a new $300 LUK I picked up off ebay. Actually old one seemed in pretty good shape, only about 10mm of play which is about the same as the new one had.
I also decided to get the newest rev G oem rear main seal which seals inwards towards the crank case instead of out. You have to be very careful when installing this seal so it seated properly. I found the old RMS completely detached from the backing plate and was just free floating on the crankshaft.
If you're ever thinking about tackling this job, dont be afraid its totally doable on jack stands and i'm learning a ton on the way.
Picked up a Harbor freight engine support bar and trans jack which are making this job go super smoothly. The DSG is bulky and heavy but it came out pretty easily with the subframe out. I was also finally able to take care of snapped stud I had in the turbo manifold flange by drilling it out with all the room I had.
Also decided to replace the 120k DMF with a new $300 LUK I picked up off ebay. Actually old one seemed in pretty good shape, only about 10mm of play which is about the same as the new one had.
I also decided to get the newest rev G oem rear main seal which seals inwards towards the crank case instead of out. You have to be very careful when installing this seal so it seated properly. I found the old RMS completely detached from the backing plate and was just free floating on the crankshaft.
If you're ever thinking about tackling this job, dont be afraid its totally doable on jack stands and i'm learning a ton on the way.