Is this bad? (Oil leaking from turbo/intercooler)

tylerr

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Aug 7, 2018
Location
Canada
TDI
2005 Golf bew pd
2005 Golf BEW PD

305,000km/189,000mi

Noticed oil spots in my driveway. Took a look under the car and noticed oil leaking from the bottom of the intercooler. Upon further inspection, I found oil collecting on the hose connection to the turbo, where a drip had formed, and risidual oil on the crankcase.

Is this somthing to be concerned about? I have bought a new intercooler and will replace it along with the hoses. The golf seems to drive fine. No unusual noises or power loss....
 

STDOUBT

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Jul 30, 2007
Location
Portland, effing Oregon
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dos jettas
Measure the amount of oil in the intercooler/pipe, and report back. 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup is pretty normal. If you separate the pipe from the IC and it gushes, you have a problem.
 
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