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• Mk3 Golf TD oil from turbo query by nogama3 on 12 May, 2007 06:20
• 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?
• #1 by burn_your_money on 12 May, 2007 09:04
• 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
• #2 by nogama3 on 14 May, 2007 01:57
• there appears to be a cobstant supply of oil, only a small amount but constant. is this ok?
• #3 by burn_your_money on 14 May, 2007 07:56
• Can you tell where the oil is coming from?
• #4 by nogama3 on 14 May, 2007 10:46
• i think its coming from the turbo.
• #5 by jtanguay on 14 May, 2007 23:13
• what boost pressures your running?
• #6 by nogama3 on 15 May, 2007 01:56
• normal, 0.8 bar. should be 1.2 but i need this re-adjusting to bring it back upto 1.2 bar.