OIL FILTER HOUSING LEAK

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OIL FILTER HOUSING LEAK

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Good Morning

Took the Caddy to vw Lenasia for oil change ,,,,came back saying it has a oil filter housing leak

Where can i get this fixed around Joburg South
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replace filter housing. No repair to that. Surely they can do that?
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thanks Panic well thats what i was told n they said that i will have to pop out R15k to repair the housing filter leak hence my question if i can get some1 cheaper to repair it
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Where exactly does it leak? Do you have a picture?

Cant think that the housing is cracked, probably just needs a gasket somewhere...
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15 k. Are they mad. Probably some clot forgot to tighten a bolt or as mentioned it needs a gasket. Always start cheep.

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What is that filter made of to cost 15k?
Where exactly does it leak, a pic or 2 would help.
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