1983 audi 5000 turbo gas help

[Huw Powell]

> In the few messages I have received trying to help me sort out my problem,
> I noticed that apparently I am way less knowledgeable than ya'll.

we're just faking it better than you that's all.

> I have never owned a turbo before,
> and do not really understand the operation of the turbo  with the engine.

The turbocharger is a little turbine wheel driven by your hot exhaust
gases as they exit the engine.  In turn it pressurizes the intake air on
its way in to the engine making more power (by cramming more air into
it).  I useta have one of your cars.   They're quite sublime overall.

> I have been told that this year model had an oil seal type and not a hard
> seal type.  As one of the listers asked me to check for a hose by the
> intercooler, I had to tell him I do not know what or where the intercooler
> is.  I do not know what a michelin man hose is. 

your car does not have an intercooler so don't bother to check it.  (the
intercooler cools the pressurized intake air from the turbo, which also
heats it up due to compresssion and just plain old transferred exhaust
heat)

If you want one of the OE test pipe caps I think I have a collection of
them here.

-- 
Huw Powell

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