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Re: MC Engine that lacks a Turbo Filter




my 1982 5K turbo.....FWD.....has 2 oil filters

John Gourley


> : All of the "normal" Audi turbo's have only one oil filter.  All 5000 CS
> : turbo quattro's ('86 on) and 5000 CS turbos (at least from 1985) have
> : just a single oil filter design (as well as everything after that).  If
> : you go looking for another oil filter, you just won't find one. 
> :
> : The $original$ Audi quattro coupe did have 2 oil filters. But as far as
> : I can tell, this was the only application of 2 oil filters. 
> :
> : The Bently manual for the 5000 (T, Q, etc.), doesn't mention anything
> : about a second turbo oil filter. All of the mechanical discussions and
> : diagrams clearly show the single oil filter design for all turbos (even
> : Diesel versions).