Bobbeh Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 1, BOV question: Is a little oil/spray out of the BOV when vented to atmosphere normal? Is this usual for a little oil to be sprayed out? I remeber when I changed from my stock BOV that it was oiled up a bit. 2, Coolant level: Before I went to Germany I had noticed my coolant level was below the low mark in the tank infront of the radiator (In need of a service here anyway). So I topped it up to the max level. 1000 miles later (4 weeks) and a lot of thrashing around the Nurburgring the level is back down below the low marker again. I am a little concerned. I have no leaks, or have noticed no warning lights/spills/smells etc. Any comments? The car is still in need of a service, and will be having one soon, just wondered if there was anything in advance I should keep an eye on.. or am I being paranoid here Cheers, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardharmon Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I wouldn’t worry about the oil, perfectly normal to have some hanging around the intake pipe work. You might be loosing coolant at a very slow rate, slow enough that you don’t notice any leaks. I had one of those 2-ply rubber pipes perish inside, thought the outer layer looked fine coolant was leaking back through the cotton braiding. The leak was slow enough that I didn’t notice any drips. Get the engine hot, so the coolant is at a nice high pressure and have a very good look/feel round all the coolant pipes, being careful not to burn yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 Thanks again for the advice Rich. I checked the rad cap yesterday, seems fine, and I have cleaned the area up around it, so if anythings coming out I'll know about it. Just gotta try look at those pipes now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardharmon Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I just fitted my HKS SSQV so we can compare the amount of oil at the next meet. My stock BOV was buggered, much better now, turbos are not working nearly as hard! *Edited to correct spelling* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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