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MADAZ GTI
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oil in pipe's

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hi there guys i fitted my fmic yesterday and when removing the old pipe's there seemed to be some oil residue inside the pipe's. I was pretty concerned about this and don't know if it's a sign of a serious problem. Has anyone come across this before' HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!! cheers

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oil residue is ok in there matey, its normal when the car is breathing it just takes a bit through

its bad if there is alot in there and theres blue smoke from the exhuast... turno seals if so!

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Mine had a little bit in when I was taking mine off buddy 8)
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Do you rag it slot if do it prob from your breather. Bout to worry bout
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Gillen wrote:Mine had a little bit in when I was taking mine off buddy 8)

hi there alex the intercooler was on and finished 2 hour good going i thing i don't know how a garage could quote you 4 hours think they were trying to have you mate. There was 2 of us at it though :mrgreen:
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kc wrote:oil residue is ok in there matey, its normal when the car is breathing it just takes a bit through

its bad if there is alot in there and theres blue smoke from the exhuast... turno seals if so!

HTH!
the turbo is leaking a small amount of oil the seals are on their way out i think there is some smoke when the car is left idling for a long time :evil:
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cheers for the help guys much appreciated :D :D
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