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Old 07-18-2008, 12:07 AM
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Default oil with a new turbo

i have a '01 a4 quattro 1.8t
i have just installed a t3/t4 upgrade to my car and i am haveing oil come out of the hot side of the turbo whe i start the car. is that normal or not? i will post pics wen im done with the car.
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Old 07-18-2008, 01:22 AM
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Default RE: oil with a new turbo

is it normal for your car to be leaking oil from the turbo?
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Old 07-18-2008, 02:22 AM
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Default RE: oil with a new turbo

no, thats not normal...

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Old 07-18-2008, 09:38 AM
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Default RE: oil with a new turbo

yeah no its not. i mean i have tighten all of the bolts to the pressure side and hot side and it still does it
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:53 AM
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Default RE: oil with a new turbo

is it a reman turbo or a brand new one?
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:59 AM
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tighten them like lugs... criss cross pattern.
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Old 07-18-2008, 12:19 PM
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Default RE: oil with a new turbo

i have already done that. hell i even took the turbo apart and bought new seals and gaskets for it and still didnt work. and by the way its a new turbo.
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