Vauxhall Astra 2011 - Turbo air outlet covered in oil (external)

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Sun 4 Feb 2018 14:35
Vauxhall Astra 2011 - Turbo air outlet covered in oil (external) - Ajc1

Hi

I have a 2011 1.3l diesel Astra. I have noticed at the front there is a metal tube connected to turbo with gasket, which connects a large rubber hose. The metal tube is covered in oil and pools around rubber hose. I have noticed that there was oil pooled around rubber hose connection before but it seems to be worsening.

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I have not noticed any smoke when engine is running.

Any suggestions what could be causing this.

Thanks

Andrew

Edited by Ajc1 on 04/02/2018 at 14:40

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Sun 4 Feb 2018 19:13
Vauxhall Astra 2011 - Turbo air outlet covered in oil (external) - Oli rag

I'm not sure on this model, but it could be that an oil seal in the turbo is leaking.

This engine does seem to have a poor reputation for being long lived and trouble free.

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Sun 4 Feb 2018 20:40
Vauxhall Astra 2011 - Turbo air outlet covered in oil (external) - elekie&a/c doctor

It is not unusual to get "sweating" around the turbo boost pipes,especially where there is a metal/rubber joint. Take the hose off and check for any splits or holes. It may be the rubber hose has deteriorated and not sealing properly.

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Tue 6 Feb 2018 12:16
Vauxhall Astra 2011 - Turbo air outlet covered in oil (external) - Ajc1

Thank i will have a look

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