[s-cars] Oil leak - Pressure Hose from Turbo

[Paul Heneghan]

I've had an oil leak since I bought the car over 18 months ago. The oil
pressure sensor was obviously leaking - fixed that in the first week of
ownership. The leak reduced but did not go away.

Next, I replaced the Cylinder Head Cover gasket. This reduced the leak still
further. However, I've still got a bit of a leak left - I can smell it when
I get out of the car - oil has been dripping on the exhaust. Today, while in
the middle of a Cam Belt R&R, I spotted that the hose below the turbo (that
connects to the crossover tube that goes to the intercooler) is caked with
oil and crud - on the outside. The part number for the hose is 034 145 746
AM

Is anyone familiar with this? I thought when oil seals on turbos went, they
sucked oil into the intake and you got blue smoke and a burning oil smell
from the exhaust - I'm getting the burning oil smell from the engine bay.

Any help appreciated!

Paul

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Paul Heneghan
1995 S6 Avant - broken cam belt
1996 S6
1996 S6 Avant Auto