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01-09-2003, 12:30 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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Hello specialists,
I recently had the faulty turbocharger replaced in my A6 Avant quattro tiptronic (3/99) with AFB engine (142,000 km) about 2 weeks ago.
Afterwards, the performance (and the smoke when accelerating strongly) was normal.
However, I have now noticed that with a warm engine and when releasing the accelerator, the car occasionally emits a blue smoke cloud for a few seconds, after which it disappears. If I press the accelerator while the smoke is present, it disappears (for the duration of the accelerator being pressed).
As mentioned, the problem only occurs sporadically (e.g., once every 5-10 km); performance, noise, and fuel consumption are normal; therefore, I have already taken the car to the dealer twice (they only replaced the fuel pump, which was also replaced just 9 months ago - no change), and they are also at a loss.
Could it be that the oil that entered the exhaust system due to the turbo damage is still being 'burned off' (the dealer said they had cleaned the exhaust manifold after the turbo replacement)?
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Novel
P.S.: Is there a diagram of the AFB motor (with all the solenoid valves, etc.) available online anywhere?
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03-09-2003, 16:15 Subject: Re: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger |
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Hello,
rwambacher wrote: | Hello specialists,
I recently replaced the faulty turbocharger in my A6 Avant quattro tiptronic (3/99) with engine AFB (142,000 km) about 2 weeks ago.
Afterwards, the performance (and the smoke when accelerating strongly) was back to normal. |
If this wasn't the case before the repair, I can think of 3 things:
- Problems with the crankcase ventilation, the search function finds a lot of information on this topic.
- How did the old turbocharger die? Could fragments have damaged the cylinder walls or valves/valve guides?
- Errors during the repair. Dirt in disconnected fuel lines, incorrect timing, etc.
rwambacher wrote: |
Now, however, I notice that when the engine is warm and I release the accelerator, the car sporadically emits a blue smoke cloud for a few seconds, then it disappears. If I press the accelerator while the smoke is present, it disappears (for the duration of the accelerator being pressed).
As mentioned, the problem only occurs sporadically (e.g., once every 5-10 km); performance, noise, and fuel consumption are normal; therefore, I have already taken the car to the dealer twice (they only replaced the fuel pump, which was also replaced just 9 months ago - no change), and they are also at a loss.
Could it be that the oil that entered the exhaust system due to the turbo damage is still being "burned off" (the dealer said they had cleaned the exhaust manifold after the turbo replacement)?
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Novel
P.S.: Is there a diagram of the AFB motor (with all the solenoid valves, etc.) available online anywhere? |
If the car wasn't making any unusual noises before the repair, I expect the workshop to be responsible for fixing it.
The new turbocharger could also have been installed incorrectly, and therefore may already be partially damaged (giving it full throttle immediately after installation, without proper filling with engine oil and without waiting for the normal oil supply from the engine to be established).
Similarly, the seal on the 'new' turbocharger may be defective. Is it really 'new'? Check!
Best regards, Rainer
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03-09-2003, 21:10 Subject: Re: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger |
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If this wasn't the case before the repair, I can think of 3 things:
- Problems with the crankcase ventilation, the search function finds a lot of information on this topic.
- How did the old turbocharger die? Could fragments have damaged the cylinder walls or valves/valve guides?
- Errors during the repair. Dirt in disconnected fuel lines, incorrect timing, etc.
He had been making a lot of noise before the repair (also a blue color), because the turbo was faulty (apparently, oil had leaked into the system due to the faulty turbo).
If the car wasn't making any unusual noises before the repair, I expect the workshop to be responsible for fixing the problem.
The new turbocharger could also have been installed incorrectly, and therefore may already be partially damaged (giving it full throttle immediately after installation, without proper filling with engine oil and without waiting for the normal oil supply to be established by the engine).
Similarly, the seal on the 'new' turbocharger may be defective. Is it really 'new'? Check!
These are good starting points... I have an appointment at the workshop next week...let's see what the mechanic thinks...and what happened to the old turbo.
Best regards,
Greetings,
Roman
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03-09-2003, 21:15 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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[Translating...] Hallo
Quote: | | Er hat vor der Reparatur (auch blau) gequalmt, da ja der Turbo hinüber war (scheinbar kam Öl durch defekten Turbo ins System). |
oh oh... na wenn da mal nicht der Tausch umsonst war...
Stöber mal ein wenig im Forum (Suchfunktion), ich meine mit diesem Motor gabs ein Problem mit der Kurbelgehäuseentlüftung.
Wie so oft,der tolle AFB Motor ...
Das genannte Problem äußert sich in zu hohem Kurbelghäuseinnendruck und damit verstärktem Ölverbrauch mit Blaurauch.
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03-09-2003, 21:40 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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[Translating...] Hallo,
hier ist auch ein gern auftretender Fehler beim AFB:
Fahrzeug hat sehr hohen Ölverbrauch, keine Undichtigkeit von außen zu erkennen.
Blaurauch aus Abgasanlage.
Ursache
Defektes Blattfederventil im Ölfiltermodul. Dadurch kann das Motoröl nicht wieder in die Ölwanne zurückfließen und wird über den Ansaugkanal verbrannt.
Fehler besteht bis KW20/2000
Ich glaube, ich werde mal eine Komplettzusammenstellung für den AFB machen. Lohnt sich ja langsam wirklich... Tschüss
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03-09-2003, 21:55 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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[Translating...]Also heute war's wieder so richtig zum schämen....
Autobahn: 140 km/h
Tempomat-Fahrt: alles im grünen Bereich;
weg vom Gas: der Wagen lässt eine blaue Wolke stehen, dass man meinen könnte, der Nebel ist eingefallen (wenigstens halten die hinter mir jetzt den vorgeschriebenen Abstand ein....  ).
Lässt sich nicht jedesmal wiederholen, aber heute recht häufig (v.a. bei Stadtfahrten und Stehen bei Standgas an roter Ampel).
Mal sehen, wie's um das Ölfiltermodul und die Entlüftung steht.
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11-09-2003, 11:50 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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[Translating...]So, nun war der Wagen beim grossen Service in der Werkstatt.
Ich habe den Werkstattleiter daraufhingewiesen, dass ev. mit der Kurbelgehäuseentlüftung etwas nicht stimmen könnte; er meinte nur 'das gibt es bei diesem Motor gar nicht'....
wie dem auch sei...angeblich haben sie nur die Filter gewechselt; seitdem ist das Rauchen verschwunden und der Wagen läuft wieder wie ein Glöckerl....
sogar die Arbeitszeit des GESAMTEN Service (und die der letzten EP-Einstellung) haben sie nicht verrechnet....nicht schlecht.
lg
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11-09-2003, 12:19 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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Ich habe den Werkstattleiter daraufhingewiesen, dass ev. mit der Kurbelgehäuseentlüftung etwas nicht stimmen könnte; er meinte nur 'das gibt es bei diesem Motor gar nicht'....
aaaahhh ja
sogar die Arbeitszeit des GESAMTEN Service (und die der letzten EP-Einstellung) haben sie nicht verrechnet....nicht schlecht.
hm...klingt für mich nach schlechtem gewissen....
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10-10-2003, 16:45 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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[Translating...]So....nun ist der Wagen nach dem Service ca. 2 Wochen gut (ohne Rauchen) gefahren; dann hat er wieder sproadisch damit angefangen.
Also...hin zu einer ANDEREN Werkstatt und Kurbelgehäusedruck messen lassen....und siehe da, der Druck war jenseits der Mess-Skala des mbar-Instrumentes.
Also doch ein Problem mit der Entlüftung.
Nun die Frage an die Experten: welches Teil (Ölfilterhalter, Teile des Druckregelventils, Anschlußstutzen für Ölnebenabscheider) könnte nun defekt sein? (Der nette Herr hat das nicht so genau erklärt....er hat nur gesagt, einen Filter tauschen zu wollen und dass es ca. 3 h Arbeit wären).
besten Dank für Eure Hilfe,
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10-10-2003, 20:04 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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[Translating...] Wenigstens hast Du jetzt einen schönen neuen Lader  Gruß Christian
A6 BPP, Ex-A6 AKN (Gurke), Ex-Audi100 92 AAT (5Zyl.) |
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10-10-2003, 20:53 Subject: Audi A6 3/99 AFB: Occasional smoking after turbocharger replacement |
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Nun die Frage an die Experten: welches Teil (Ölfilterhalter, Teile des Druckregelventils, Anschlußstutzen für Ölnebenabscheider) könnte nun defekt sein? (Der nette Herr hat das nicht so genau erklärt....er hat nur gesagt, einen Filter tauschen zu wollen und dass es ca. 3 h Arbeit wären).
Tausche das komplette Modul gegen das vom 132kw TDi. Das hat keinen Filter mehr, sondern besteht aus 3 kleinen Zyklonabscheider. Die Gase sind zu 99% Ölfrei und da kann nichts mehr verstopfen!
Gruß
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22-12-2004, 20:14 Subject: What has become of this problem? |
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Hello everyone,
I'm following this thread with great interest, and I'm very eager to know if and how the problem has been resolved (as I myself am experiencing a similar issue).
It would be very helpful if the person who is experiencing the problem could post an update on the status.
Best regards,
The Grobmotoriker
P.S.: A very nice and competent community, keep it up. 
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23-12-2004, 20:52 Subject: Oil mist separator |
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Finally, the oil mist separator was replaced during my AFB inspection, as it was clearly clogged and causing the overpressure valve to periodically open towards the exhaust system.
Since the replacement (autumn 2003), everything has been working perfectly (apart from the non-pressurized gas springs in the trunk, but that's a different issue...).  )
Best regards,
Roman
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