Oil in intercooler piping...

[newdude1]

Well I went to take off my front mount to start putting on my jdm front end and noticed I had oil in the piping cold side and hot side. Any ideas? I searched and said it was the seals going. Its a fresh swap, I just got it running like 2 or 3 weeks ago.. Its gonna suck if Im gonna have to replace the turbo already.

[Justin35ll]

Get a catch can

[Koshin]

its either a turbo seal or your oil rings are weak...You should have very little oil in you i/c piping...More than residue is to much, when your car is idleing are you getting any blowby when take the oil cap off?? All so do a compression check...Even though it is a fresh swap, that does not ensure a good motor...These motors are junkyard motors in Japan and have likely sat for wile before being shipped over..Every SR motor Ive had, I have refreshed before install...Hell half of the SR's you see are 15 years old...

[newdude1]

compression is excellent across the board. We tested that on the first start up.

[newdude1]

The car doesnt smoke at all during idle or boosting. If that gives anyone a clue.

[240life]

The car doesnt smoke at all during idle or boosting. If that gives anyone a clue.

assuming you have a catch can set up, sounds like your turbo seals are letting some blow bye into your intercooler, if it is a t25 you can rebuild it for cheap.

[newdude1]

Na I have an s14sr20. Im looking at trying to get a catch can soon. Hopefully thats all i need. And for the turbo its the t28.

[240life]

Na I have an s14sr20. Im looking at trying to get a catch can soon. Hopefully thats all i need. And for the turbo its the t28.

double check your compression at operating temp, if it is good install a catch can system. I don't think the T28 is rebuildable I personally would have no problem running that turbo till you could afford to purchase a NEW unit to replace it.