oil in boost pipes
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is this bad?
when i went to change my boost hose from the intercooler to the charge carrier, i noticed that there was a light covering of oil inside.
is this bad or not. the car is currently running fine, although idling quite low.
pleae help.
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when i went to change my boost hose from the intercooler to the charge carrier, i noticed that there was a light covering of oil inside.
is this bad or not. the car is currently running fine, although idling quite low.
pleae help.
thanks.
kev.
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If your running the standard breather or an after market breather thats not vented to atmosphere/catchtank then oil in the intake hoses is normal.
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alright fella my old series 1 used to put a faint mist of oil in the pipes also had some play in the turbo but it never pinked or anything and run like a dream i did have an uprated breather tho but it did vent back into the a/f meter never used to drink no oil tho
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Originally Posted by Jano_OddKidd
Get it looked at by somone who will know for sure if
Get it setup if the idle is low as this will cause premature engine wear with low oil pressure etc..
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Get it setup if the idle is low as this will cause premature engine wear with low oil pressure etc..
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Jano
i looked at adjusting the cable by the adjuster on the TB but it was already wound out to the max. is it time for a new cable?
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