Oil loss - 5kT

[JordanVw at aol.com]

im having the same problem w/ my '86 5kT w/ only 115k miles.   no visible 
signs of oil burning, no oil leaks, but the dipstick oil level keeps 
dropping. Some listers have told me it may be the turbocharger going.  i have 
noticed it whining alittle louder than usual...??   if you find anything out 
, let me know
chris
'86 5kT 

In a message dated 1/15/01 4:52:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
alexaudi at kki.net.pl writes:


> 
> I have a problem with my '87 5KT. The car started consuming oil at an
> alarming rate - 1.5 to 2 liters in 1000km. I can't figure out the cause.
> Here are the details:
> 
> - There are no oil leaks from the engine. I've inspected the car fron
> underneath and frankly, it's the cleanest engine I've ever seen on a 14
> years old car.
> - I've removed the intake hose from the turbo. The turbine spins freely.
> There's a little (less than 1mm) axial play. Is it normal?
> - Some oil found in the accordeon hose. I believe it's normal as well. Some
> fine oil mist found on not -so-tight intake and vacuum lines connections.
> - I asked a friend to drive behind and see if the car produces any blue
> smoke. None was observed. The exhaust is clear, with normal catalytic
> converter smell.
> - When the oil level is full and the knock sensor is not being fooled by
> knocking lifters, the car pulls strong and boost climbs to 1.3 bar easily.
> It needs injectors because it occasionally takes several attempts to start
> and vibrates at idle, but other than that it runs good.
> 
> Any ideas? I thought the oil either leaks out or gets burned. It doesn't
> leak and it doesn't seem to get burned. I run Elf 5W40 synthetic. Is it
> possible that this oil burns so clean it doesn't produce any smoke, even in
> those quantities? Any advice as usually will be appreciated.
> 
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