Hey Team. The turbo on my 2010 clubman seems to be ridiculously hot after normal driving. So hot I can’t hold my hand within a couple inches for very long.
I just spent 5 hours replacing the oil supply line thinking maybe it was starved for oil. Didn’t make a difference. Is there another component i should be looking at? Is it cooled? Is there a separate water pump that might be malfunctioning? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

You know it has ~1500F temp exhaust flowing through, right?

 

I do. I should mention that I feel as though this is a recent change. Perhaps its not, but it seems like its running hotter. I don't remember the heat radiating off it like I experience now.

 

There is an oil pump that runs for a little while after the engine is shut off. You should be able to hear it running.

 

Does the turbo have the OEM turbo heat shield on it?

 

Water pump....

 

It does. I was thinking about taking it off to allow more air flow.