Oil Leak Passenger Side of Motor 1.8t

[BARRY]

Did a quick search but couldn't find anything. Before I get under the car to inspect, does anybody happen to know what on the passenger side of engine could leak oil? The only thing I can think of is the turbo oil drain...car is stock.

changed my chain tensioner, chain, valve cover gaskets and noticed a bunch of gunk on the bottom half of the block. Also seems to probably be the cause of the random oil burning smell at times.

probably going to eventually have my buddy put the car on the lift spray down that side of the block, and then inspect after a few days.

[alimo20]

mine leaks from the camshaft seal bc i put it in there like an idiot 4 years ago. however those seals are supposed to be pretty solid unless you mess with them.

[Shortrun]

Front or back?
If it is at the back there is a allen head bolt that was loose in mine. Near the top of the engine.
It was dripping on the exhaust.

[new2s5]

Valve cover gasket??

[BARRY]

valve cover gasket is brand new...cam seats brand new...

allen bolt?

[Shortrun]

Allen bolt / screw. Maybe a M6. Does not hold anything, it just looks as if it fills the hole.
I think it is in the block, or maybe the bottom of the head.
I will look for a picture if you want.

[BARRY]

ok...so...as i suspected...there really isn't anything on the rear passenger side that leaks oil.

it seems the chain tensioner gasket is leaking. since the oil is clean and the engine bay is clean as well, it was very hard to spot as all area around the chain tensioner looks clean...first time i've ever changed one to have a leak, so time to slap on some RTV with replacement.

thanks for the help guys!