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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

all the volvos have oil in their ics

 

oh right now i have no i.c. just straight 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.