I have recently removed the intercooler piping from the intake crossover to the turbo and have noticed a bit of oil residue inside the piping and drops of oil inside the turbo in front of the blades. Could this be normal or is it a sign the bearings are going?

Any advise would be appreciated.

Cheers

Scott

I have recently removed the intercooler piping from the intake crossover to the turbo and have noticed a bit of oil residue inside the piping and drops of oil inside the turbo in front of the blades. Could this be normal or is it a sign the bearings are going?

Any advise would be appreciated.

Cheers

Scott

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unless it is lots of all is cool, turbo's ussualy loose/use a samll amount of oil, it goes both ways, the exhaust and intake side, and gets spread through your intake tract, they all do it.

I have recently removed the intercooler piping from the intake crossover to the turbo and have noticed a bit of oil residue inside the piping and drops of oil inside the turbo in front of the blades. Could this be normal or is it a sign the bearings are going?

Any advise would be appreciated.

Cheers

Scott

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unless it is lots of all is cool, turbo's ussualy loose/use a samll amount of oil, it goes both ways, the exhaust and intake side, and gets spread through your intake tract, they all do it.

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Thanks Eugene, puts my mind at rest as it is only a small amount.

Cheers.

Also, blow-by from the rocker cover will allow small amounts of oil to be returned to the intake pipework, which is quite normal and being oil helps keep everything protected from corrosion and wear and tear.

Also, blow-by from the rocker cover will allow small amounts of oil to be returned to the intake pipework, which is quite normal and being oil helps keep everything protected from corrosion and wear and tear.

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It also contaminates the air going into your engine.. Not too many plastic/rubber pipes and aluminium plenums needing oiling these days....

Oil Catch can is what's needed... $120 or so. Filters the air from pcv b4 going back into engine.

True dat... but if they didnt fit one at the factory I can't imagine it being that necessary. I had one on the last car as it also removed condensation.

Correct. Not needed... At factory boost levels!!!!!

Correct. Not needed... At factory boost levels!!!!!

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So Ben is a catch can a recommended requirement for boosted T's.

I would hate to waste my money on feeding the kids if the $$are better spent on the car

I love it how you put things into perspective steve

Correct. Not needed... At factory boost levels!!!!!

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So Ben is a catch can a recommended requirement for boosted T's.

I would hate to waste my money on feeding the kids if the $$are better spent on the car

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It helps boosted cars. not needed, but helps...

I don't have one, but wouldn't mind one, but aint worried about it..

Depends how much boost it's running??????