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Oil on bottom drivers side intercooler hose.
« on: November 06, 2013, 07:10:48 pm »
Could this be a sign of turbo oil seals, or is it normal.
And is this a common issue etc
Any help appreciated,
Easy fix etc

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Re: Oil on bottom drivers side intercooler hose.
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2013, 07:40:43 pm »
Not abnormal...   :smiley:
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Re: Oil on bottom drivers side intercooler hose.
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2013, 07:59:05 pm »
Very normal.  Not turbo seals, just the oil passing through from the breather system.  You wont have a boost leak from the hose.  Only the oil can slowly seep through.  Even replacing the seals wont stop it happening.

Best thing to do is pop the hoses off, clean the seals and smear a bit of LM grease or similar onto the seals and refit.
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Re: Oil on bottom drivers side intercooler hose.
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2013, 09:13:07 pm »
Cheers mate, will this explain the small burnt oil smell im getting now and then for first few minuites after start up.

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Re: Oil on bottom drivers side intercooler hose.
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2013, 09:57:19 pm »
Been messing with the car today and noticed the same on mine mate, just wiped them over for the time being.