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Sep 21, 2015 | 10:26 AM

rc.chris

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Oil in down pipe

Would there be much oil in the down pipe if the oil deal was leaking on the turbo? I broke it loose to look at it and not much there, one small area that looked like it has had on it

Sep 21, 2015 | 10:28 AM

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Sep 21, 2015 | 10:35 AM

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you need to look the other direction,
inside the turbo. Maybe use a mirror if you can't directly see in that direction.

Sep 21, 2015 | 10:44 AM

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Should expect to see a swirl inside the pipe.

Could also loosen the downpipe to cat/delete connection and look for pooled oil there.

Josh

Sep 21, 2015 | 11:13 AM

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There is some oil residue in it. How much would be in there?

Sep 21, 2015 | 11:40 AM

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Sep 21, 2015 | 11:41 AM

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Is it smoking? Start-up or smoking after reaching operating temps?

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Sep 21, 2015 | 12:00 PM

Bullitt390

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Yep, turbo shaft seal is toast.

Rebuild kit is about $100 or a new Garrett turbo is about $800.

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Sep 21, 2015 | 12:01 PM

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Is that what the turbo would look like leaking oil?

Sep 21, 2015 | 12:04 PM

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Is that what the turbo would look like leaking oil?

Yes.

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Sep 21, 2015 | 12:29 PM

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yep, you need a turbo seal.

turbo rebuild guide is in the tech folder if you need some reference.

Sep 21, 2015 | 04:05 PM

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Thanks for the help! Just ordered rebuild kit, the updated feed tube and drain tube and went ahead and ordered the blue spring upgrade! Next day shipping to!

Sep 23, 2015 | 09:09 PM

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Rebuilt the turbo today and put it in! Cranked it up and it runs like a champ and no more smoke! Even sounds better spooling up! Thanks guys for all the help!!!