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Old 03-14-2010 | 06:46 AM
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i have oil spraying from somewhere in my engine bay and its going into my turbo. im sure this cant be healthy for my turbo and def. not for my engine. Im not sure if its a blown head gasket it doesnt smoke while the car is idling or running but after some time the pressure builds up and oil starts spraying. any suggestions or help would be appreciated
 
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Old 03-14-2010 | 10:02 AM
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Is there oil all over the engine or just in the turbo? It's possible that you've blown an oil seal inside the turbo.
 
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Old 03-15-2010 | 11:57 AM
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damn, its just at the turbine around the turbo and looks like its spraying out from there. is there any way to fix the oil seal
 
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Old 03-15-2010 | 12:27 PM
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First, do you have an oil restrictor? They keep the oil pressure from getting so high that it blows the turbo seals. If so, adjust it. If not, get one.

Second, you'll have to replace the seals. Either take the turbo to a shop and have it rebuilt or rebuild it yourself. Some turbos aren't too hard to rebuild.
 
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Old 03-16-2010 | 04:02 AM
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if anyone has information on how to rebuild a turbo please post it. im a diy guy but im working on getting my ase certification right now im sure i could do it myself. this turbo is a mitsubishi turbo look at my pics to see the exact one but i believe its the turbo from the evo
 
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