Engine oil around intake manifold.

[b1llyb0y]

Hi all,

I have just put my car on the ramps today, and noticed there is some leakage / seepage around the intake manifold ..

I have taken a picture in hope someone can tell me where its coming from..

I think it might be from the PCV valve, which connects back into the intake for combustion .. (I can actually see drops on what looks like the blow off valve?)

Cheers!

[b1llyb0y]

It seems after some further inspection that the oil is leaking from the turbo somewhere, and pushing it along the intercooler piping .. (turbo casing is oily)

What could be causing the turbo to leak?

Cheers.

[Underwoodr]

did you manage to fix this? im having the same problem, 2008 2.0 TDI
exact same leaking place, had VW change some stuff last service and the problem seems to have gotten worse of the last year, ive lost over 3L of oil since last service, its been about 8months or so

[b1llyb0y]

I did not loose that much oil, maybe 50 - 100 ml maximum.

I did not get around to fixing the problem, as I sold the car but it would be great if you do end up fixing it that you write it here for future users (and I'd love to know too)

Cheers!

did you manage to fix this? im having the same problem, 2008 2.0 TDI
exact same leaking place, had VW change some stuff last service and the problem seems to have gotten worse of the last year, ive lost over 3L of oil since last service, its been about 8months or so

[Underwoodr]

Well I am taking it back to VW on tuesday,
and see what they say, if i do find a fix i will let you know ofc

[richgolfmk5tdi]

they all do that to some extent, sepage from turbo boost pipe joints as long as you'f got plenty of power your pipes are joined ok
oils coming from rocker cover breather, where the oil vaporizers in to small droplets that enter before the turbo in the air intake pipe, you can at the next oil change put in 5w40 instead of 0w30 slightly thicker stops it happening quite so much, nothing to worry about tho

[Underwoodr]

the oil was leaking via a faulty seal on the turbo, problem is now fixed, lets see if this one lasts,
thanks for all the replys
the oil put in is long life stuff suited to the spanish climate, not sure on the numbers as they didnt tell us and it isnt listed on the bill
thanks again