oil in my charge pipe......
 

my charge pipe popped off and i looked inside(the charge pipe) and noticed a good amount of oil....so does that mean my turbo is dead?? when i get back from work ill look some more...but any ideas would be great.

Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

if it makes you feel any better, my integ had oil in the ic pipes as well. it was turbo'd for over a year n when i took the kit off, the turbo still had no shaft play.

Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

you need a catch can in your IC piping ;)

if the oil isnt blowing out the exhaust side I wouldnt worry about it to much. Lots of turbos will have some blow out the compressor side and just be fine. Just keep a eye on your oil and make sure your intercooler doesnt get full of oil haha.

Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

My first rubber elbow off the turbo has some oil around it. I checked my oil yesterday and it's about 1/2 quart low. Due to change it here within 150miles (every 3000) so I'm pleased it's not burning bad. Just check your oil and make sure it's not "add a quart weekly" or like Jeff said blowing out.


JP

Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

yep as long as you're not blowing any smoke it'll be ok

Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

are you serious about the catch can or are you just playin? (not sure wit the smiley face)and as far as smoke goes......i get a lil bit of white smoke if the car idles for awhile (along with a lil water out the tailpipe) i just thought i was getting head lift (it is a stock d...dohc zc) so should i be more worried since i have some smoke???

Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

all the volvos have oil in their ics

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oh right now i have no i.c. just straight pipe :-[

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Re: oil in my charge pipe......
 

No I wasnt serious about the catch can haha..

Just keep a eye on things. If it gets worse then I'd consider a rebuild.