Is a little oil leak on the turbo return line OK? Isn't this a problem area?
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IMHO, every oil leak is a problem, and as closer to the turbo/exhaust as more dangerous it is
I wouldn't take any risk with that, if a few drops of oil catch on to the exhaust by chance - well, you know the possible outcome.
Also, what happens with your oil pressure when the leak is getting too big? How would it impact the engine/turbos?
I would have it fixed a.s.a.p.
Also, what happens with your oil pressure when the leak is getting too big? How would it impact the engine/turbos?
I would have it fixed a.s.a.p.
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BTDT....as usuall..
A small oil return line or worse..oil feed line leak can't be ignored by anyone..including the dealer. Change dealers if they can't help what is obviouse.
If the oil lines feeding the turbos are leaking and they get worse.. guess what part would be indanger of running without enough oil..under high heat no less.
If the return oil lines leak worse..it is also a problem but more mess than danger..unless you run the car dry.
I had a little one that went big time and alsmost starved the entire engine of oil.
The oil is pressureized as it feed through the turbos that is why they leak. The seals.. wear and the get worse and then all of a sudden..<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/105301.phtml">the oil hits the ground...</a></li></ul>
If the oil lines feeding the turbos are leaking and they get worse.. guess what part would be indanger of running without enough oil..under high heat no less.
If the return oil lines leak worse..it is also a problem but more mess than danger..unless you run the car dry.
I had a little one that went big time and alsmost starved the entire engine of oil.
The oil is pressureized as it feed through the turbos that is why they leak. The seals.. wear and the get worse and then all of a sudden..<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/105301.phtml">the oil hits the ground...</a></li></ul>
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Why did you change that hose?
- It can be a sealant problem (or improper mount?).
- Or you have an extra pressure there because of clogged oil pan ventilation system - but in that case you gradually would have more leaks from everywhere.
- It can be a sealant problem (or improper mount?).
- Or you have an extra pressure there because of clogged oil pan ventilation system - but in that case you gradually would have more leaks from everywhere.
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Sorry for restarting an old thread but did you find out why it was still leaking? I'm having this problem at the moment... Changed gasket twice
Was going to just put some silicon on it before I came across this thread
Was going to just put some silicon on it before I came across this thread
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