Thread: oil seeping thru silicon I/C hoses TDV6

Gday All,

Have notice an oil mist type residue on the I/C that comes up to the inlet side infront of the Y piece. I today notice a film on the bottom corner shrouds below both this hose and the one on the other side that feeds the turbo. on inspection a small amount of oil ran out of the bottom of the drivers side hose where it attached to the I/C and none to speak of from the passenger side , BUT , both hoses were covered in an oil mist.

There is no other noticable oil anywhere so can only assume its seeping thru the silicon of each hose. I fitted them about 8 yrs ago so not sure if they have a use by date.

Anyone else having this issue.

Bulletman

JC's advise to me with our D4 TDV6 was to replace the intercooler hose regularly as they tended to leak after time.
I found it cheaper to buy a set of the Britpart (yeah, I know) blue silicone intercooler hose kit (included three hoses) rather than a single replacement genuine hose. Time will tell if it' a better or silly investment based on quality and longevity.