The oil is leaving throught the exhaust it seems to litterally spray out on the warm up cycle.
I put my hand on the under side of the turbo earlier when the car was cold to feel for a loose boost pipe, the turbo was soaked with oil. There is also a lot of oil present in the air pipes on both...
No not since the new turbo - though it was all fixed.
I was thinking - warn piston rings leading to high oil usage, low oil damaged the turbo causing lack of power. Replacing turbo briefly improved performance but this has now been damaged again?
Does this sound feasable?
Hi, I would say £600ish would be more realistic.
My Dad uses a small place in Bridgwater for his BMW which he rates - apparently BMW use it themselves. He had the front valance resprayed at £150 and it's a very good job. I think the place is on Colley Lane.
I've used another place in...
Hi,
Recently my S3 has felt very low on power and also using a lot of oil - 1-2ltrs per 500miles.
My local Audi specialist advised a new turbo - on removing mine I found a big crack in the housing so this was replaced with a nearly new replacement turbo.
My car felt great for 2weeks -...
Hi,
I'm currently attempting to replace the turbo on my S3. In removing the bolts which hold the turbo to the manifold they've been damaged I also need a new gasket for the turbo.
Can anyone recommend where I can buy these parts other than going to Audi? Is it possible to buy Turbo fitting...
Oh I definately have ESP I was just wondering if I could use that Turbo?
Can anyone recommend where I could by a recon without suppling mine in exchange (as the casing is cracked)
I've heard of Turbo Active but they don't seem too cheap.
Thanks for your help
Hi,
I'm desparetly trying to source a new K04 for my S3. I did send my old one to be reconditoned my Midland Turbo but apparently it has a cracked casing so can't be saved.
My chassis number: WAUZZZ81ZYA130603*.
Engine code: APY
Year: 2000
I've been told either a k04-0022 or...
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