Black crud in my intercooler pipes

RugbyPete · Post by **RugbyPete** » 31 Mar 2008, 12:04

I have oil in my intercooler pipes.... i cant remember if this is normal (oil catch tank needed) of it its a problem with a worn turbo

just noticed it when i did the glow plugs at the weekend

Its not reall ybad, could have accumilated over the years but its got stuff in there.

any help?

MikeT · Post by **MikeT** » 31 Mar 2008, 12:55

It is a common event. If you want to improve the IC effeciency there is a write-up on here detailing how to clean it out. Just make sure there's no fluid left in the IC before refitting as it'll likely get sucked into the engine.

Post by **CitroJim** » 31 Mar 2008, 13:00

As Mike says Pete, oil here is totally normal and nothing at all to worry about.

It comes from the crankcase breather. If you look at the pipe from the oil filler pot that goes to the inlet tract via the "capsule", that's the breather. The inlet suction sucks fumes from the crankcase and inveitably, some oil mist will be dragged in too, hence the oil.

It may actually be beneficial...