A4 1.8t Part in my engine glowing red. any ideas??

[spm]

Hi There,
I just had the oil pump replaced and the oil line to the turbo as the boost wasn't kicking in. all driving well and when I got home tonight, I just had a look to see if everything was well. See photo attached, the circled part was glowing red in the dark. I think this is a part of the manifold/turbo, but I'm not sure... does anybody know if this is normal or what.. please help and I won't start it untill you advise me.. Thanks for all your previous advise..

SPM

[a8 tech]

Thats the turbo and exhaust manifold which will glow a bit as there is a lot of heat developed hence oil and water flow through the turbo to reduce heat.

[spm]

Thanks for that, Never looked at before, so I kinda freaked out, visions of it going on fire etc...

once again... this site has saved me buckets of cash and sleeples nights...

[spm]

Is there any way of checking if the coolant is getting through the turbo???

[kenney]

There is really nothing which can stop water circulating through the turbo,if the engine temp,is ok, then the water is circulating You will be able to feel the differance of temperature on the inlet and return water pipes on the turbo be carefull they are hot

[spm]

Thanks again bud...

SPM