Author Topic: Turbo on way out?  (Read 1946 times)

Offline Ady TDI

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Turbo on way out?
« on: 17 August 2009, 14:13 »

Was under my car earlier and i had oil dripping very slightly from my intercooler hose, i pushed the hose on incase it came loose, wiped the oil left it for a few hrs looked again and the oil was back, i was told it could be the turbo on it's way out?

Is this true

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Re: Turbo on way out?
« Reply #1 on: 17 August 2009, 14:15 »
checked the oil level in the engine??

its normal to have some oil in and around the intercooler.  But if its pints of it then be worried

also any blue / white smoke coming from the exhaust?

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Re: Turbo on way out?
« Reply #2 on: 17 August 2009, 14:22 »
also if the oil is still dripping out after re-fitting the hose i'd invest in some new o-rings.  Also check the lugs on the pipes as if they're worn you'll be pushing that pipe back on very soon

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Re: Turbo on way out?
« Reply #3 on: 17 August 2009, 16:44 »

Thanks Rhyso, engine oil is fine, it's only a slight drip of oil, there are no oil staines on my drive.

Will change the o rings and see if that cures it, also not blue / white smoke that i've noticed but will keep an eye out now