wrxpppscooby

I’m sorry for starting a new post but it looks like a new leak

took the inter cooler of today

and found this plastic tab with oil around it and a small pool of oil is this the pvc

Leggygtb

a little oil in the intercooler is not uncommon, a large amount usually indicates turbo issues i.e. oil seals
some people fit oil catch cans to stop oil in the intercooler

wrxpppscooby

A very small amount tbh more a film then pooling

but under the ic there was oil under that plastic cover

Don Clark

The plastic cover is the timimg hole plug item 7 below (Plug-timing hole, 11413AA033)
Were you can view the flywheel.


If it's oily under the cover you may have a leaking crankshaft seal or oil separator cover although it's more likely to be just oil pooling on the top from a slightly loose turbo outlet pipe.

Leggygtb

Only thing in there to leak is rear main seal.
I'd think if that was leaking enough to come out the hole you'd know as your clutch would be slipping

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Intercooler doesn't look to bad but I think you've found your original leak. That oil on the inspection cover appears to be soaking out of the cover but pull it off and see is it wet underneath. Pics would be handy try not to touch the underside when removing.

m40ttc

The pcv connects to the block is down there, mine was leaking there where the hoses had gone rock solid

wrxpppscooby

Guys thank you for all the help

I have checked the inspection hatch

all clean inside

will check again in the morning

wrxpppscooby

Ok

so another picture. Seems like it’s leaked down the pipe??

MrRtm

Looks more like its blowing out of the y connection that is attached to the intercooler to me, that dark line where it meets the intercooler is suspect, I'd remove the y pipe, check it's seals (if it has any) then reattach and tighten.

wrxpppscooby

thanks

should the y pipe to intercooler have seals gaskets

wrxpppscooby

not wet on the undersides of inspection cover just bit dirty

MrRtm

I think so yeah, just split it and see, you'll have to to sort it anyway

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

From that picture there it seems to be running from the top right hand corner of the bell housing down to the cover which would add up with your boost pipe leaking

wrxpppscooby

boost pipe leaking? Do I need a new boost pipe? Am confused

ordered a new pcv valve as didn’t want to remove and break it!

what else do I need

wrxpppscooby

Ok i will order some new gaskets found some at icp

does anyone one think I need a new 90degree hose turbo to intercooler ??

if so what options do I have

wrxpppscooby

Btw I did any oil change yesterday jdm black filter and 5w40 fully syn 100k Millage

I only brought the car a few weeks ago

had a oil filter change in November oil was black and the oil filter didn’t look 6 months old

i have the invoice from the garage - sad

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Those newage boost pipes are robust enough. Their that robust that you need good clamps to seal them properly so unless you can visually see anything wrong with it it's probably ok.

wrxpppscooby

pipe looks fine tbh

will remove and replace pcv valve and gaskets on the weekend
defo still leaking as few new spots this morning

wrxpppscooby

So all that oil on the underside of the intercooler on the pipe work is potentially from a bad gasket!

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Or hose clamp.

wrxpppscooby

ok great thanks will take a look again

wrxpppscooby

So parked car on white card

3 drops in an hour after a short drive

nothing after

the location of the drops is as photos

wrxpppscooby

There also seems abit of oil by this looking up at the engine from below

though?

could be the rocker cover on the driver side??

semih

i think first clean/wash undertray(like brake cleaner etc.) then follow the leaks maybe you have another leaks like rocker cover etc.