Is there a leak in the turbo feed pipe?

Is there a leak in the turbo feed pipe?

This topic has 34 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 8 months, 1 week ago by 1234enough. Anyone come across a slight leak from the turbo feed pipe where the banjo bolts to the head/block ?

What should I do if my Turbo is leaking?

The air intake pipes are a bit weak on these too, if the are leaking the car might smoke a bit, not usually a serious issue though. What is the mileage on the turbo?

Why does my Turbo leak oil while driving?

The car started to work great, boost is great (I’ve checked with computer, the expected boost value is the same as measured while driving the car), but the oil consumption stays the same. I’m worried that something else is causing turbo to leak.

What to do about oil leak in Turbo banjo?

However, after a long spirited drive I saw oil on the turbo banjo bolt. Initial repair was ensuring bolt was tight and replacing 2 washers. Once again under general driving no leak, but after some aggressive driving the leak was back. Dealer replaced oil return line and new washers. Within a few days it was back in the shop for oil leak.

The air intake pipes are a bit weak on these too, if the are leaking the car might smoke a bit, not usually a serious issue though. What is the mileage on the turbo?

Why is my Turbo leaking coolant into the exhaust?

I cannot really think of any other explanation for the coolant leak…. None of that would send coolant into the exhaust. There are no seals in the turbo that keep coolant out of the exhaust. If your turbo is really doing this, it would be dead. The center section would need to be seriously cracked.

What causes oil leak between Turbo and intercooler?

If not than you have found that crankcase breather is causing it. Have changed the o ring on the breather and the one on the turbo to intercooler pipe and now no more leakage.

Can a boost leak tester be used on a turbo?

Using a boost leak tester, you don’t need to start up the car or need to charge up the turbo. In fact, the machine does all the work by itself by pressurizing the system just like a turbo spool. All you need to do is remove the turbo inlet an attach the tester in its place.