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OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
« on: 18 March 2012, 19:28 »


I rubbed quite a bit of oil off that pipe and bracket before i took the photo.
« Last Edit: 06 May 2012, 20:08 by Snoopy »
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I cleaned this all off and ran the car for a week.
The oils back only small amount. It does seem to be concentrated on the seal to the diverter valve and the bolt and that pipe.
Not sure why a dv would be leaking  oil though. :undecided:
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Is that pipe the oil feed for turbo lubrication?
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Todays photo and video.
Looks like it may be coming out were the Diverter valve is bolted on and running down the bracket.



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« Last Edit: 06 May 2012, 19:29 by Snoopy »
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Re: OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
« Reply #4 on: 17 June 2012, 17:10 »
Cars not been used since 6 May so had another look at it today.
Its only been used for two weeks since mid March when i think about it  :embarassed:



Seems like the oils on the high pressure oil feed to the turbo and also round the diverter valve seal and mounting bolts.

Seems like there is a little bit of oil in the air side of the system on the input and intercooler side.

This photo is of the inlet pipe that goes down the drivers side of the engine notice the oil on the join.



I know i should take it to the dealer, and i will, just not had the time.

Out of curiosity is anyone elses pipe like this?
« Last Edit: 17 June 2012, 17:33 by Snoopy »
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Re: OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
« Reply #5 on: 17 June 2012, 17:59 »
Here is mine Geoff, looks dry in there, definitely off to the dealer..

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Re: OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
« Reply #6 on: 17 June 2012, 18:50 »
I think this is the right place? In which case it looks ok.

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Re: OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
« Reply #7 on: 17 June 2012, 20:55 »
Thanks Mike & Jimble.

Jimble yes thats the pipe. I should have given a better description.

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Re: OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
« Reply #8 on: 17 June 2012, 21:44 »
My DV was leaking when I replaced it.
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Re: OIL LEAK! pipe near turbo or diverter valve??
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