Re: Turbo Problem???5KCSTQ

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In a message dated 96-05-05 22:21:24 EDT, you write:

>To change the air filter on my 5KCSTQ,  I took the metal tube from the turbo
>to
>the fuel distributor off and noticed that there was oil in the tube.  Is
this
>normal or do I have a seal problem in the turbo? The car runs fine and the
>boost is normal at 1.3 to 1.4 max.  I notice on startup I have a cloud of
>blue
>smoke at the rear but I thought I had bad valve seals.  Could this be the
>first
>sign that the turbo is dying?... The car has 103,000 miles on it.
>
>

Oil in the intake system is more than normal, it is the way audi designs the
turbo cars....  I have seen many turbos in excess of 150k without turbo work
needed, 103, you still have a yute....  a very loud turbo is indication that
it is going....  The best way to ck it is to pull the turbo to IC hose off
and move the shaft of the turbo, there should be virtually no discernable
side play....

Scott