Subject	Upon bearing inspection, motor inverted, PS Turbo Oil Leak?
Posted by	ZinnZ32 on August 27, 2012 at 4:30 PM
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Message	So, I flipped my long block over on the engine stand, I was pulling the oil pan to inspect the rod bearings. Next thing I know is my passenger side turbo is leaking oil out of the intake and exhaust housings!!! They are barely used sport700's with a couple thousand miles on them, perfect shaft play/clearance, yet they are leaking oil out of the front/rear turbo seals. Beforehand, they never smoked, they were in mint condition, and suddenly they had begun leaking right then and there! I know it is a strange anomaly, I really need to know if there is a cause and possible effect for this occurrence, if it is ok, or it may be detrimental in any way. It makes sense to me that its possible by inverting the engine the remaining oil residue flooded the bearing chamber and seeped out, I don't see why this would happen on one side, and not the other though. It is weird to me, because the seals should NOT be blown already, at least, I really hope that isn't the case... Any help/info is appreciated! ____________________________________________________ Version 2.0 SRC="http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j459/ZinnZ32/Edited Z32Resized.jpg">
Follow Ups	Upon bearing inspection, motor inverted, PS Turbo Oil Leak? - ZinnZ32 16:30:04 08/27/12 Re: Upon bearing inspection, motor inverted, PS Turbo Oil Leak? - MaxxAction 17:19:02 08/27/12 Now that I think about it... Hard LH cornering at track... - ZinnZ32 17:30:50 08/27/12 correct me if i'm wrong but... - black&yellowttz 18:58:58 08/27/12 It wasn't for long, everything was drained. - ZinnZ32 22:28:00 08/27/12 doesn't really matter - aliaZ 05:14:03 08/28/12 Precisely (n/m) - ZinnZ32 10:20:29 08/28/12 good to know - black&yellowttz 13:01:50 08/28/12 So, I'm not sure if this helps, but I was on the phone today - evan_aggie 20:55:30 08/27/12 It came from the oil pan residue. Oil was mostly drained - ZinnZ32 22:29:57 08/27/12 Chances are if it was fine before, then nothing is wrong. - evan_aggie 07:27:50 08/28/12 I spoke with a 2nd turbo expert. The oil is pressure fed, - evan_aggie 10:27:12 08/28/12 Awesome, thanks so much! - ZinnZ32 12:46:01 08/28/12
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