Name That LEAK!

**SteveKen** · December 10th, 2015, 14:30

BTW, with some searching, you can find the mfg P/N for the rear main seal itself, where you do not have to replace the whole cover. Should save you well over $100.

**Aronis** · December 10th, 2015, 15:32

Iswing, the S5 is a nice car. Should have a better exhaust note, and I cannot understand why for the base price as high as it is, the sports differential is an option, thus those who want an S5 as a sports car and not a commute car want the SPORT parts, all the ones I see out there do not have the sports diff, it's rare.

SteveKen, I knew that fluid on the floor was not oil, but when I looked and touched the transmission from bell housing there was certainly nice clean new oil present.

Any thoughts on how much oil in the intercooler tubing is acceptable? Should I replace the turbos? Or cut my losses, fix as is and drive it until it dies?

Mike

**lswing** · December 10th, 2015, 18:26

I was hoping to rile him up by poking fun at his cheap S5...just not into the coupe look. You can rebuild your turbos for $600-1,200, might just do that if you plan on keeping the beast. I think it depends on how long it's been since you cleared out those lower IC lines of oil, few years? Then maybe 1/2 cup is fine as it should build up over time.

How old are those pads on your cam adjusters? The passenger side it a complete pain when the engine is in. Maybe replace just the pads as they might be well worn...remove valve cover to take a look.

**Aronis** · December 10th, 2015, 20:24

Iswing,

The cam adjusters were replaced at 127,000 miles in June 2012. There is no record of the part on the parts list but at the time the dealer was giving the mechanic a hard time about getting three jobs done at once when he wanted to work on my car only. So he suspects he 'misplaced some of the parts charges' as I was never charged for cam adjusters. (He is same great mechanic taking care of my cars now - now independent). So when I had him do a few items at 137,000 miles this past April (CV boot, oil pan seal) I happened to be there the day he pulled the oil pan off. We were both shocked to see the pieces of plastic, so he pulled the valve covers off and inspected, the cam adjuster units were brand new.

The intercooler on the drivers side was replaced June 2012 also and I have put about 12000 miles on it since. So the 1/2 cup does concern me as the passenger side just had a small amount and that intercooler is stock. So if it were 'normal' oil accumulation then I would have expected a similar amount on each side. I suspect that if I have him rebuild the Turbochargers it's going to run a lot more than above. LOL. I am hoping to keep the job below $4000.00 and get 12 months out of the car before giving up on it all together.

Mike

**bethridg** · December 10th, 2015, 22:08

Originally Posted by Aronis

I suspect that if I have him rebuild the Turbochargers it's going to run a lot more than above. LOL.

Ship the entire turbo and have them rebuild for $375/ea
http://www.midwestturboconnection.co...ct-p/20022.htm

New CHRAs ~$370/ea
http://www.midwestturboconnection.co...uct-p/3505.htm

Or rebuild kits can be found for ~$75/ea
http://www.midwestturboconnection.co.../3008-3011.htm

Other companies (Scroll) can rebuild/upgrade too.

Labor cost and trust in your mechanic is the real question mark.

**Aronis** · December 10th, 2015, 22:52

thank you bethridg!

**lswing** · December 10th, 2015, 23:13

I was gonna say, extra few hours labor to pull/replace turbos since engine is out. Ship to scroll in NJ, $1k, come back like new. Other good options as stated...

**Aronis** · December 11th, 2015, 02:09

I spoke with my mechanic and he can rebuild them, no problem. LOL...he rebuilds 911 turbo engines for fun....

**Aronis** · December 15th, 2015, 01:23

Update...

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almost ready to drop the pair.

**fukinavit** · December 15th, 2015, 06:05

Originally Posted by Aronis

Update.....

The engine should be out tomorrow..

Mike

Never quite goes as planned huh.

**ttboost** · December 15th, 2015, 12:41

That's why when it comes to the RS6, take whatever money you were planning to save for maintenance, and double it, that way you'll only be a little short...

**lswing** · December 15th, 2015, 13:28

Wager the over under is point is about $5k. I got to the point where I would drop the car off, go get a rental, and not expect a call back for 3-5 weeks, took the worry out. I also had an awesome honest mechanic. I would drop by on occasion with beers and pizza to help with the misery...