Dick in TN

Took the intercooler off today to adjust belt tension, noticed oil in the right side of intercooler where hose connects, maybe a couple of ounces. Is this a sign of a seal problem in one turbo? Car runs fine, doesn't smoke or use oil. Thanks.

Jeff 993TT

If it doesn't smoke or use oil, then I would not worry about it.

If you are concerned, then you can do several things:

a) check for excessive oil in the intercooler. a little is ok, >1/4 cup is excessive. If you take off your intercooler, search the archives for some tips. Be careful not to drop any nuts/bolts into the engine compartment!

b) check excessive oil in the turbo oil intake hoses. >1/4 cup is excessive

c) verify the turbo oil tank levels are the same ( best done at your next oil change ). A big difference means that the turbo seals are leaking.

You can check the archives for posts that I made. Search for the keywords "turbo smoking" and you'll find tons of stuff.

Jeff

Kevin

Dick;

If you have a chance pull the intake tube that connects to inlet side of the turbo. If you see oil inside that tube, it will be wet and if you turn it over it will quickly come out the other side. If it is dry, your safe.

porschekiddyuk

how many miles has the car done,when you change the oil only set the oil level to just on half way or very slightly over,most tubos have oil in the intake pipes