1G Oil in intercooler pipes after 1 year

[ErikTande]

I just popped off my front mount for some maitenence and I noticed this. It isn't a lot, but I wasn't expecting it. A quick google search told me a little bit is normal.

This is a pic of the drivers side (right off the j-pipe). The passenger side is spotless, so clearly there isn't a ton. I'm just wondering if I should be concerned, it has been about a year since I put the front mount intercooler on.

Also, I don't know if it's from the old turbo (14b, it did have some shaft play) or the new one (20g), or a combination of both. I'm currently on the 20g (and have been the past 6 months) and it was freshly rebuilt, so I'm guessing it's all old oil from the 14b.

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[lasershark]

That's actually why some people use catch cans. Nothing to be overly concerned about. As long as it's not excessive.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

It is more likely oil from the crankcase vent that goes from the side of the valve cover to the intake. A sealed catch can that is baffled will take care of that along with a Kiggly HLA pressure regulator. The HLA reduces oil flow to head.