Found Oil Leaking from bottom fitting on Turbo

[gotdlife]

Have apt. at dealer to get looked at. I was going to AutoX this weekend, but maybe I shouldn't now?

Anyone know if this could be serious?

Thanks.

 

[Logan]

They found an oil leak on mine too when they were examining the "clunk" on monday, told me they tightened wherever it was leaking from.
I was smelling burning oil again when I went out for lunch today.

 

[LinuxRacr]

I wonder are they using Locktite on the threads at all?

 

[Logan]

Nah!
Finger tight is all you need on engine parts!

(heavy sarcasm)

 

[gotdlife]

Hey logan let me know if you confirm it is still leaking. Is funny I had been noticing streaks of an oily/greasy substance on my car. It had been wind blown. I wonder if it is oil from the turbo?

 

[duMb KeoLa]

shouldnt you be using teflon tape for those stuff instead of locktight? just wondering

 

[LinuxRacr]

shouldnt you be using teflon tape for those stuff instead of locktight? just wondering

Teflon tape is the worst to use. It can break off and get into the oil lines. The Thredlock a.k.a. Locktite is what you want. Just don't put on too much, and stay a few treads away from the tip of the fitting.