turbo oil lines gaskets

[K7ERG]

Since I am in the process of changing turbo on my 5 pit diesel I am looking for the best option when installing the oil lines.

New gaskets on there own?
Or
A little sealant on both sides of the new gaskets

Or any other recommendations to save leakage.

Craig

[Dobby84]

When I changed my turbo a while back I bought some gasket paper from my local parts shop as a quick fix. I didnt bother using any paste as I heard that if any of the paste got into the oil it could cause problems.

I later replaced the paper gaskets with propper ones that I bought from Quattro Corner but Im not sure if Peter can supply ones for an oil burner or if he only specializes in quattros. Maybe worth a phonecall.

Hope this helps in some way.

Simon

[K7ERG]

I tried Pete he said he doesn't do them. The turbo is a k24 from s2. I have since bought new gaskets from audi. I was thinking very little gasket sealant around the edge of gasket away from the oil hole.

Just getting everything ready.

[Dobby84]

I was just taking advice from others regarding the paste. Mine havent leaked since I changed them without using paste. I just made sure that all surfaces were clean and free of any dirt/grim.

[Thuppu]

I also made new oil line gaskets of gasket paper. I didn't use paste and no leaks so far.

[Ross]

I've heard of small bits of silicone paste being removed from a failed turbo... would steer clear if I were you.

Having replaced the oil feed gasket 3 times in the past couple of months I can tell you:

• The bits are cheap from Audi, cost me £4 for a 2x new gaskets, studs and nuts
• Get a very clean surface - use a blade to clean it - on the oil lines
• Most likely to leak is the inlet as that's where the pressure is
• It may weep oil the first few runs, but it'll bake very quickly and seal
• Nuts are rated to 10nm but I used 14-15nm to get a good seal. 18-20nm is too much, you'll end up replacing the studs, trust me!
• Put the oil line on before the water line
• Also replace the copper rings between the turbo and water line fixings

[K7ERG]

Thanks for the info. Will get time tonight to.hopefully get running with the k24. Just hope its better than with the vnt setup.