S6 Turbocharger Oil Leak
03-06-2017, 03:21 PM
#41
Redesigned part
I believe there is a redesigned bracket or some part but mine leaked again despite the new part.
Im having the same problem on my 4.0T A8L. Didnt know what the oil looking stuff that was burnt around the lines was. I thought it was oil. Does anyone know if replacing only the o ring is an option or if it is hard to do it yourself? I would replace the lines completely, but it seems like turbos have to come out to do so since they go all the way under them. Any help is appreciated
03-06-2017, 03:30 PM
#42
thanks for your reply. Did it stop leaking once you replaced the pipes and o rings as a hole? Im curious if replacing the top o rings is as easy as unbolting the pipes, pulling them out, and replacing the o ring or if its something a whole lot more complicated than that
03-06-2017, 08:44 PM
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stopped
They replaced the gasket and the brass-plated bracket, which is of a newer design. Stopped the leak for a year. I don't think its a hard job.
03-09-2017, 01:38 AM
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When I had mine done the dealer said they change the gasket and brass plated bracket. They said they don't change all the lines like they used to. Although the issue hasn't come back I don't know if there has been an actual "fix." It seems like theyre doing like audi normally does. They just replace the parts but don't fix the problem for good.
I don't think its a hard job in itself, however I have a feeling you would need to replace the coolant and maybe the oil. I had my oil done at the same time and I believe they had to top off the coolant but don't know if they had to refill it all the way
I don't think its a hard job in itself, however I have a feeling you would need to replace the coolant and maybe the oil. I had my oil done at the same time and I believe they had to top off the coolant but don't know if they had to refill it all the way
03-09-2017, 04:48 AM
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Sometimes they fix the problem...
They wouldn't cover my engine cover issue under warranty, saying it's cosmetic (BS, you can't drive the car without it on, and my issue was that the heat shield had fallen off the engine cover and there wasn't a good fix to keep it on). When I got a new one (over $300) it was completely different on the underside and the heat shield was secured much better to the cover.
That tells me they knew there was a problem and someone fixed it, but they weren't just going to provide the fix to the early release cars.
They wouldn't cover my engine cover issue under warranty, saying it's cosmetic (BS, you can't drive the car without it on, and my issue was that the heat shield had fallen off the engine cover and there wasn't a good fix to keep it on). When I got a new one (over $300) it was completely different on the underside and the heat shield was secured much better to the cover.
That tells me they knew there was a problem and someone fixed it, but they weren't just going to provide the fix to the early release cars.
03-09-2017, 05:03 AM
#46
When I had mine done the dealer said they change the gasket and brass plated bracket. They said they don't change all the lines like they used to. Although the issue hasn't come back I don't know if there has been an actual "fix." It seems like theyre doing like audi normally does. They just replace the parts but don't fix the problem for good.
I don't think its a hard job in itself, however I have a feeling you would need to replace the coolant and maybe the oil. I had my oil done at the same time and I believe they had to top off the coolant but don't know if they had to refill it all the way
I don't think its a hard job in itself, however I have a feeling you would need to replace the coolant and maybe the oil. I had my oil done at the same time and I believe they had to top off the coolant but don't know if they had to refill it all the way
Sometimes they fix the problem...
They wouldn't cover my engine cover issue under warranty, saying it's cosmetic (BS, you can't drive the car without it on, and my issue was that the heat shield had fallen off the engine cover and there wasn't a good fix to keep it on). When I got a new one (over $300) it was completely different on the underside and the heat shield was secured much better to the cover.
That tells me they knew there was a problem and someone fixed it, but they weren't just going to provide the fix to the early release cars.
They wouldn't cover my engine cover issue under warranty, saying it's cosmetic (BS, you can't drive the car without it on, and my issue was that the heat shield had fallen off the engine cover and there wasn't a good fix to keep it on). When I got a new one (over $300) it was completely different on the underside and the heat shield was secured much better to the cover.
That tells me they knew there was a problem and someone fixed it, but they weren't just going to provide the fix to the early release cars.
03-09-2017, 11:54 AM
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Sometimes they fix the problem...
They wouldn't cover my engine cover issue under warranty, saying it's cosmetic (BS, you can't drive the car without it on, and my issue was that the heat shield had fallen off the engine cover and there wasn't a good fix to keep it on). When I got a new one (over $300) it was completely different on the underside and the heat shield was secured much better to the cover.
That tells me they knew there was a problem and someone fixed it, but they weren't just going to provide the fix to the early release cars.
They wouldn't cover my engine cover issue under warranty, saying it's cosmetic (BS, you can't drive the car without it on, and my issue was that the heat shield had fallen off the engine cover and there wasn't a good fix to keep it on). When I got a new one (over $300) it was completely different on the underside and the heat shield was secured much better to the cover.
That tells me they knew there was a problem and someone fixed it, but they weren't just going to provide the fix to the early release cars.
03-09-2017, 09:08 PM
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I ordered the parts and ill be giving it a go myself. I know about the coolant but I'm not sure about the oil. I guess ill find out once i get it done. My local parts store is 5 min away in case i need the oil too. They always cary 0w40.
My heat shield on my engine cover is loose too. Maybe it won't be a problem resecuring it ill have to give it another look
My heat shield on my engine cover is loose too. Maybe it won't be a problem resecuring it ill have to give it another look
you use 0w40? I thought recommended was 5w30
03-10-2017, 07:08 AM
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