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Leaking diesel

Tiny
DAN PERKS
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  • 2003 AUDI A3
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 93,000 MILES
Yesterday the car started getting louder in general and the ride got a bit rougher. Today, I pulled up and immediately smelt diesel, so I popped the bonnet to have a look. The left side over the car was covered in diesel but cannot determine exactly where it is coming from. Upon inspection, I noticed a joint (I do not now the part name) was cracked completely. Cannot get into a garage until Tuesday, but would like a heads up and any extra information possible.

Please find attached pictures

http://tinypic.com/r/6gh9bd/9

http://tinypic.com/r/2useecp/9

Many thanks,

Dan
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Saturday, August 13th, 2016 AT 10:50 AM

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Tiny
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Wash the diesel away and run the engine you should see the leak straight away, may be a faulty hose fitting its a bit had to say looking at the picture, as for the broken fitting that looks like a broken engine mount bracket.
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Sunday, August 14th, 2016 AT 4:49 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your response. In your professional opinion, would you say this is a timely/costly job?
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Sunday, August 14th, 2016 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
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Cannot say until the leak is identified, but normally these things are fairly minor, as for the broken mount, if that what it is, this may be a bit more expensive. Get a quote first and compare a few work shops for pricing.
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