[s-cars] turbo @ 200000

[Bill Noland]

It is perfectly normal for oil to collect in this hose. It is the low point 
of the system. It will soften the hose over time, resulting in leaks. Good 
time to inspect it, once it's off.

Replacing the 02 sensor and plugs every other year to pass inspection does 
not sound normal. My (chipped) 94 S4 has always passed the California test 
with flying colors. I'd think that there is something else at work in your 
case.

Bill Noland


> While changing out a bunch of hydraulic issues (btw: I still haven't got 
> the
> right sized o-rings) I was forced to remove the tube between the 
> cross-over
> pipe and the intercooler.
>
> I found oil in there. Dark, black oil!
>
> I assume it came from the turbo. Not a great amount because the car 
> doesn't
> need that much oil between services. BUT, with 200000 miles on the turbo,
> should I be shopping for a replacement? Is a bit of oil in the intake
> allowable? Is this why I keep buying O2 sensors and spark plugs to pass 
> smog
> every other year?
>