Leaking oil behind control panel of 2008 T5

[Emil Silenhag]

Hopefully you can help, I’m following the same process outlined in your post but I’m stuck.

I removed all the parts to get to the pump motor to check the oil level, but I have a block of foam, and don’t see the metal plate you refer to. Also, there is a plastic strip in the way holding the foam block - see the green arrow.

Did you have the same problem ?

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Model year? What kind of car? Probably smaller changes. I can’t see in the pictures, but probably loosen that plastic strip will take you forward

 

[Vetle85]

Disassembled the pump
cleaned it roughly
Stupid as I can be I forgot to write down the hose connections. But think I got it correct!?
Any one that can confirm?

If so I believe it’s pump is faulty.
I’ve tried different hose connections and
Both cylinders seams to move up and down but only separately. not both at the same time.
Other ideas?

 

[Vetle85]

Disassembled the pump
cleaned it roughly
Stupid as I can be I forgot to write down the hose connections. But think I got it correct!?
Any one that can confirm?

If so I believe it’s pump is faulty.
I’ve tried different hose connections and
Both cylinders seams to move up and down but only separately. not both at the same time.
Other ideas?

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That was wrong!

Found this post!
Post in thread 'Elevating roof hydraulic pump repair'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/elevating-roof-hydraulic-pump-repair.34696/post-475067

After connecting accordingly all work fine!
So in my case I believe cleaning the pumps and new oil was the issue.