Oil in my Hot Pipe

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whiplash willy
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Car: 93 Coupe 90 SR Hatch

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I have a completely stock S13 SR20DET. I notice that I have some oil on the inside, in my cold pipe at the rubber joints. I replaced the PVC Valve, but am still seeing oil after I wipe it down. Any ideas on what I should check?


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david200095367
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Car: 91 fastback 93 coupe w/s14 sr20det 98 s14 kouki

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small amouns of oil in your hotpipe is normal for turbo cars.

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IanS
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Bad Compressor oil seal in the turbo, or you you the crankcase vent hooked up incorrectly, or you may just have excessive blowby.

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bgsr240
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Joined: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:32 am
Car: 90 240sx hatch sr20det redtop gt28rs-sold 89 240sx hatch S14 sr20det blacktop

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Its a pretty common thing on any turbo car, especially one with 40k+ miles on it. I wouldnt worry about it unless the turbo on your motor is brand spankin new, but even then you can expect a small amount. At worst its a bad seal like sideways said.


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