2105 Astra Bi-Turbo Oil Leak.
2105 Astra Bi-Turbo Oil Leak.
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anonymous-user

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77 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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E-bmw

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175 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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I can see about a dozen pipes in that pic, all of which are "curving towards the engine", none of which look like they "had a clamp on" but none of which is particularly closer enough to the camera to say which you are talking about.

Try and be a bit more specific & get the camera a lot closer so we can see to help.

GreenV8S

30,999 posts

307 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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I suggest you edit the picture to add an arrow pointing to the thing you are asking about.

anonymous-user

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77 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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anonymous-user

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77 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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Its the silver metal pipe closest to the front of the car.

anonymous-user

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77 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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anonymous-user

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77 months

Saturday 4th May 2019
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The pipe I’ve coloured red on this pic.

anonymous-user

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77 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Hi.

Started a thread yesterday but got nowhere.

My Astra Bi-Turbo has an oil leak coming from a pipe in my engine bay.

Didn’t want to take it to a mechanic until I knew a bit more.

In the photo I have attached it is the metal pipe that I have coloured red to highlight which one it is.

Can anyone tell me what the pipe is and what the cost of repairing an oil leak would be?

The leak is coming from where there is a join in the middle. Where the 2 bolts seem like they holding it together.

It’s a 2015 Astra Bi-Turbo 2.0L.

I can add more pics if required but it only lets me add one at a time.

Thanks.

227bhp

10,203 posts

151 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Take it to someone who knows what they are doing.

tapkaJohnD

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227 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Tyler,
You go to the doctor because they know how your bits and pieces are connected.
Same with an engine and a trained technician.
Be no more embarassed that you can't name that pipe to the technician than telling the doctor you are leaking somewhere! Many people are embarassed about naming their leaky bits!
You can trust a doctor, mostly, and you know where to find them. The problem is to find a well-trained technician who knows the anatomy of your car's engine. Best bet - and it's only a bet - is a dealer franchised to the marque of your car.

Good luck!
JOhn


Butter Face

34,008 posts

183 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Possibly the oil feed to the turbo.

anonymous-user

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77 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Butter Face said:
Possibly the oil feed to the turbo.
Cheers mate. You’re the only normal response I’ve had. Everyone else are just being sarcastic idiots.

Thanks again.

Butter Face

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183 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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I haven't got any Vauxhall technicians in today but I will try and ask them again on Tuesday if you haven't sorted it by then,

anonymous-user

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77 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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Butter Face said:
I haven't got any Vauxhall technicians in today but I will try and ask them again on Tuesday if you haven't sorted it by then,
That’s awesome mate.
Just to give me an idea of the sort of costs involved. Don’t want to get fleeced because I don’t know what I’m talking about.

I bought the car from a main Vauxhall dealer 2 months ago so I’m thinking I could take it back there and get them to fix it for free. Pretty certain that I’ve got certain rights when buying a used car. I’ll do some digging on that but it’s very much appreciated your help.

227bhp

10,203 posts

151 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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shout Whoosh parrot needed on aisle 4, customer waiting.

Coilspring

577 posts

86 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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TylerDurden36 said:
That’s awesome mate.
Just to give me an idea of the sort of costs involved. Don’t want to get fleeced because I don’t know what I’m talking about.

I bought the car from a main Vauxhall dealer 2 months ago so I’m thinking I could take it back there and get them to fix it for free. Pretty certain that I’ve got certain rights when buying a used car. I’ll do some digging on that but it’s very much appreciated your help.
Why not just take it there and ask for their opinion and comments? You will find out what it's called, how serious it is, and if it will be cured free or if not, how much. Then you have an informed position to make a choice from.

But if it is the turbo feed (it looks like it) then it WILL cost more if you don't sort it soon?

anonymous-user

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77 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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That’s a close up of the leak.

Been doing some research and the place I bought it from is legally obliged to fix any problems within 6 months of purchase. Going to ring them on Tuesday and tell them to get it sorted.
Are we saying it’s definitely the oil feed pipe for the turbo? Just so I know what to tell them at the dealership.

E-bmw

12,328 posts

175 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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TylerDurden36 said:
Butter Face said:
Possibly the oil feed to the turbo.
Cheers mate. You’re the only normal response I’ve had. Everyone else are just being sarcastic idiots.

Thanks again.
I see no sign of sarcasm anywhere above, your original posting was misleading at best, so before giving any duff advice everyone seemed to be asking for you to clarify exactly what you were eluding to.

Perhaps next time you want help you should just go elsewhere?

stevieturbo

17,968 posts

270 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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That pipe looks more like EGR related.

And if that almost imperceptible bit of oil is what you're concerned about.....dont be

Coilspring

577 posts

86 months

Sunday 5th May 2019
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TylerDurden36 said:


That’s a close up of the leak.

Been doing some research and the place I bought it from is legally obliged to fix any problems within 6 months of purchase. Going to ring them on Tuesday and tell them to get it sorted.
Are we saying it’s definitely the oil feed pipe for the turbo? Just so I know what to tell them at the dealership.
Sorting issues like you have is not as clear cut as it may seem.

I suggest you raise the issue and your concerns and discuss it with them.

Going in demanding a repair (that may not be needed) will be unlikely to achieve the best possible result. If you push and demand before having a sensible discussion is more likely for them to find any way out of it that they can. And believe it or not, there are reasons why they may not entertain your demands.

Why is it generally that people think the best approach is to demand, before discussing? Up until this issue have you had any cause to complain about the car, or the dealer?