hmkauto

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/112894/turbo_oil_line_leak.jpg"></center><p>Today I spotted a leak that seems to be located at the turbo oil feed line connection, ref. the attached picture.

Is this sweathing/leak a common problem for our 2.7t engines and could it be that it is a symptom that indicates that something is wrong with the turbo? (I really hope not!)

Should I have the oil feed connection changed as soon as possible, and would the job qualify as a DIY task?


All the best
Harald

Kartman

Leak is probably from up top. The center section is where the oil is and from your pic that is dry.

quickaudi:STFA

gasket.

4Driver4

...and your cam adjuster/tensioner seal if that's the right side (bank 1).

hmkauto

there is some sweating back at the tensioner seal so I guess that is what it is then.... I will watch this in the months to follow. Hope it is so small that I can live with it as the DIY procedure for changing this seal seems to require a special tool....

Thank you all for pointing me in the right direction!

quickaudi:STFA

special tool? is it on the back of the driver's side or passenger's side?

hmkauto

a special tool needed to keep tension on the cam chain while removing the cam tensioner gaskets. Audi tool part number 3366, ref.:

http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_valve_cover_gasket/audi_valve_cover_gasket_kit.shtml

https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/616641.phtml

Are you suggesting that the job can be done without this tool?

quickaudi:STFA

however, due to recent experience, I would HIGHLY suggest taking this to an independent mechanic and have them do it for you.
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I only kept the 96 2.8 for 3 months then sold it to my buddy. I now have the 2.7t A6. Just loving it. I mean HER