RB25 oil in turbo housing

[tuckers240]

I just bought an Rb25det and am pulling it apart to replace seals and do minor maintenance. Today I pulled apart the turbo, i noticed a small pool of oil in the inlet and outlet housings. The motor was sitting on its side when I went to pick it up from the original owner. Is this normal or does my turbo need a rebuild. Thanks for your input.

[Cjmartz2k]

Not enough info. Oil could be from anywhere, but it would make me suspicious. Does it have any shaft play?

[tuckers240]

No, no shaft play. the motor has been sitting on its side for about 2 months. I am going to pull the turbo apart this weekend and have a closer look. Shaft spins freely with no movement.

[outlaw020991]

well it doesnt get rebuilt due to it being ball bearing.

but when i picked up my rb it had a pool also.all i did was take it apart and clean all the carbon build up from the inside and i put it all together and about 6 months later i check my intercooler piping and its clean as a wistle.

that was my situation though

[twisted99s10]

mine had it 2. took off the cold side of the turbo, and cleaned it. havnt had ne since.
Modified by twisted99s10 at 10:52 AM 5/4/2009