Tom.JTC
Active Member
My 200TDi has been leaking oil for a while now, it drips off the front of the bellhousing, the sump and exhaust downpipe. On further inspection I traced the oil path upwards and it seems to be coming from the mid-section of the turbo. Everything below the turbo is covered in oil, it runs down the side of the engine and the exhaust. It only drips oil after it's been driven, none appears if it is left for a few days.
What should I do about this? I assume the oil comes from the turbo oil feed and/or return, what would cause them to leak? I've taken a few pics of the area.
Also, on another note, I noticed earlier some build-up in the header tank, don't think it was there last time I looked unless the water has dropped a bit. It's brown but not gunge, it's hard and can be scraped off slightly with a fingernail. Nothing in the oil, clean exhaust when warm. Anything to worry about? I bloody hope not.
What should I do about this? I assume the oil comes from the turbo oil feed and/or return, what would cause them to leak? I've taken a few pics of the area.
Also, on another note, I noticed earlier some build-up in the header tank, don't think it was there last time I looked unless the water has dropped a bit. It's brown but not gunge, it's hard and can be scraped off slightly with a fingernail. Nothing in the oil, clean exhaust when warm. Anything to worry about? I bloody hope not.
