Hey guy's, I'm new to both this forum and the Audi world (although I have dreamn't for years). I recently picked up a 2000 2.7t auto with front end damage (hood and bumper) for a good price. I ripped off the bumper today and found the left inter-cooler covered in what looks like oil and dirt, and I mean caked on there. I felt my stomach drop as I know service to the turbo/inter-cooler is gunna be pricey even with me doing the re+re.

My question is what are my chances of both components still being operational after a thorough cleaning, and I mean molly maid clean. With the front of the inter-cooler being virtually clogged would this have made the turbo run hotter even if the aux water-pump was functioning perfectly? Any help/comment is appreciated.

Sal.

 

But all the knowledge on this site and no one has any idea about this

 

The turbos tend to push oil into the lower intercooler pipes, if you are seeing oil/dirt on the outside of the intercooler, I would guess it was compromised in the front end collision.

I would make yourself a pressure tester and check the entire air charge system for leaks.

If you need intercoolers, they are a dime a dozen for stock units, heck I think I have 2 sets in the basement

I would not be concerned about a small (couple oz's) of oil in the intake track

 

Thanks, that settled my stomach a bit.

I was pocking around on the c5 section and gotta say really impressed with your project, I thought about the same thing the momment I opened my hood, good luck with everything.

 

Thanks

I officially have the car back in my possession, time to brush up on my fabricating skills