TDI Intercooler Problems

[hixxs]

I wonder if any of you can help, my intercooler pipe on my TDI FR 150, has a oily, water substance in it.

Can anybody tell me whats going on?

Thanks

 

[Phil Gee]

You normally get a slight build up of oil in the pipes. Thats nothing to worry about. But Water? You sure its water?

 

[devonmikeyboy]

If it`s only a slight build up don`t worry. The water is condensation as the air cools in the FMIC.

 

[hixxs]

Thanks, im just worried, its like a green slug that visible inside the intercooler holes, and covers about 1/8 of the bottom of the pipes, am i just worried about nothing?

 

[Viking]

Well, you might catch Legionnaires disease!

Seriously though, just clean 'em out and put it all back together. The oil (as has been mentioned) is normal on any intercooler. The water is moreso on the pd150 engine due to the fact that it's a much bigger intercooler than on the 130, and it does cool the charge air so much better. Moisture is present in the air, and it collects in the intercooler and pipework at the low points. Bacteria grows in there and you end up with the snot you can see.

 

[hixxs]

Thanks Vicking.
What the symptoms for legionnaires again?

 

[Viking]

Generally, people start dying I think.