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legends44
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Car: 1990 Nissan 300zx TT

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I have a 1990 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo. I only know a very basic knowledge on these cars. However I did start to smell oil burning. I jacked up the car and notice oil around both turbos anyone have any tips or know why this could be the problem? My guess is oil line leak because it isn't to the point where it drips on the ground. Just smells really bad if someone could help thank you! here are some pictures i took.

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NolimitZ32
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Car: 91 AG2 2+0 TTMT swap/E39 BMW 540i6/E53 4.6is Dinan S3
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That is a 5H!Tload of oil so very likely more than just the turbos are spewing. The turbo looks like its let go on the inside and is blowing oil through the seals. Pull of the piping anywhere along that turbos path and there will likely be lots of oil in there.

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evildky
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It's very possible that that oil is coming from your exhaust cam covers and or you oil tree. The good news is neither of those requires you to remove the engine, if it's the turbo's you get to pull the engine.


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