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oil in intercooler hose

nosturbo

By nosturbo
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

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nosturbo

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I was working on my car last night and found traces of oil in one of the intercooler hoses. It was a very light coating. Should I be worry?? The car is a 2004tt 6sp with 27k.

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No, not if its a very light coating. With all the best will in the world , turbos don't seal all the oil and some does get blown bye.If you get chance take an IC off and check how dirty they are inside. Clean out with solvent if needs be. Just makes them a little more efficient.

but to answer your question again, we all get some oil in the inlet pipes on out turbos. If the car starts to smoke then that is a problem. Its always a judgment call TBH. If the oil is pooling deep in the corners and bends of the pipe, perhaps the seals are a little more worn than one would like. But don't worry too much if its light.

Edited by Sunnyside

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