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Rust, oil leaks and exhaust manifold on the Caddy II

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Engine / equipment
Volkswagen Caddy II 9K (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned
1996–2004
Symptoms
Rust almost always in the rear wheel arches and on the underside; oil leaks from the rocker-cover gasket and, more expensively, from the crankshaft seal; an exhaust manifold that cracks and a leaking exhaust.
Possible cause described
It shares technology with the Polo and Seat Ibiza of the time; CarWiki rates it robust with minimal care.
Check for the garage
Check the rear wheel arches and underside; look for oil and exhaust leaks.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

CarWiki: known problems of the VW Caddy

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Check the rear wheel arches and underside; look for oil and exhaust leaks.

What are the symptoms?

Rust almost always in the rear wheel arches and on the underside; oil leaks from the rocker-cover gasket and, more expensively, from the crankshaft seal; an exhaust manifold that cracks and a leaking exhaust.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Volkswagen
Engine / equipment
Volkswagen Caddy II 9K (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned
1996–2004

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