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General Information => General => Topic started by: nogama3 on May 12, 2007, 06:20:57 am

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: nogama3 on May 12, 2007, 06:20:57 am

Guys, I have just add an intercooler to my mk3 TD and noticed that the hose that connects to the turbo is covered in oil. Is this right or do i have a problem?

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: burn_your_money on May 12, 2007, 09:04:08 am

I've never taken apart an engine that wasn't covered in oil in that tube. I beleive it's mainly caused by blow by

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: nogama3 on May 14, 2007, 01:57:13 am

there appears to be a cobstant supply of oil, only a small amount but constant. is this ok?

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: burn_your_money on May 14, 2007, 07:56:07 am

Can you tell where the oil is coming from?

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: nogama3 on May 14, 2007, 10:46:09 am

i think its coming from the turbo.

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: jtanguay on May 14, 2007, 11:13:44 pm

what boost pressures your running?

Title: Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query
Post by: nogama3 on May 15, 2007, 01:56:26 am

normal, 0.8 bar. should be 1.2 but i need this re-adjusting to bring it back upto 1.2 bar.