Housing Oil Leak

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Feb 18, 2010 | 03:13 PM

jmkord8703

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Housing Oil Leak

I just noticed oil leaking at the clamp that connects the exhaust housing and the down pipe. I have never seen this. Any experience with this problem? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Feb 18, 2010 | 03:25 PM

Free89W350

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Time to rebuild or replace the turbo. Sounds like the oil is leaking by on the exhaust side and going out the exducer wheel area.

Feb 18, 2010 | 07:29 PM

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Yup, either that or valve seals. You'll know when you pull the turbo. If the manifold is wet inside it's the valve seals.

Feb 19, 2010 | 08:24 AM

hounddogks76

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Good thing you caught it before you had a turbo fire.

Feb 19, 2010 | 09:23 AM

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I've heard that if you lose a seal on the compressor side you can suck oil into the motor and it will run away. True?

Feb 19, 2010 | 05:46 PM

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Mine was leaking for a bit with no run away but maybe I'm just lucky.

Feb 19, 2010 | 06:02 PM

wannadiesel

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Originally Posted by schamran

I've heard that if you lose a seal on the compressor side you can suck oil into the motor and it will run away. True?

Yes, it can and does happen.

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