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Not all the earl's ones leak, we have seen leaks from the plastic coated/crimped fitting style hoses, we have also seen that style that do not leak. never seen any leaks with the earlier style and which they will go back to if requested

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One of ours with the crimped ends is doing a little dribble. And if you have the clear coating on the line near the turbo end and its not protected it will burn and turn black.

I put a heat sleeve on.

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Poor photo but you get the idea.

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  • Member For: 17y 5m 6d
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Ok so what would people be doing now if you in my situation. Everyone has different opinions on what the problem is and what caused the turbo to die. Do I do every possible check on the motor, hope for the best and re-fit new / 2nd hand turbo with braided turbo line, or should I pull the motor out clean / check that nothing was damaged in the process and while im at it rebuild with stronger rod/pistons.?

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1st thing to do is to get it checked properly first before spending any money, otherwise it may cost you more without a proper diagnosis.

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do the test cold and if pressure appears good let the oil get up to temp by leaving it run and record what pressure it is when the oil is hot.

If oil pressure is good then check flow at the turbo. If good then check the drain back hose is free.

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OK just pulled out the owners manual and read the oil pressure warning indicator, it will illuminate only if the oil pressure or oil level falls belows an acceptable level. Fingers crossed that everything is ok should be getting the test done sometime this week or saturday at the latest.

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