bad turbo or something else? pleasenot..

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Jz32
Posts: 34
Joined: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:38 pm
Car: 91 2+2 NA to TT
Location: Paramus, NJ

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hey guys .. i might have a question that someone thinks is stupid.... but im stil looking for a solution somehow.... i did an ol change but after i noticedthat the passanger side turbo oulet hose(to IC) had wiggled off... i but it back on but noticed some oil along the inside intercooler piping... please if anyone knows a way to diagnose a bad turbo without pulling the motor... any help would be greatlyl appericiated


Jz32
Posts: 34
Joined: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:38 pm
Car: 91 2+2 NA to TT
Location: Paramus, NJ

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BTW previous and for the 5 minuts it was running until i caught this,,,, there was NO smoke was coming out of the exhaust.

awesomekasim
Posts: 51
Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:49 pm
Car: 1991 300zx TT 5spd

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the seals are probably seeping some oil. If it's not enough to cause smoke, just keep an eye on your oil level and you should be fine.

Jz32
Posts: 34
Joined: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:38 pm
Car: 91 2+2 NA to TT
Location: Paramus, NJ

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thanks... i no i will need a new trubo or both... but as for now ... with the 15 degree weather and snow. im not getting on my back like that. its just to cold i had to keep a hair dryer on outside to keep my hands warm haha


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