SR20 trouble (Radiator fluid sprayed on right side of engine bay? &Turbo coking?

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redtop91
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After a session of spirited driving it appears that radiator fluid is splashed along the turbo side of the engine bay. Is this a potential problem in the works or is this something the SR20 just does? I never looked at it after driving hard until I started noticing some residue on and around my turbo and started suspecting turbo coking. So what's the deal with the radiator fluid and is this turbo coking? (Crappy Pics below)





180fan
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time to check out that rubber hose that runs coolant to the turbo, the banjo bolts at the turbo. coolant splashing anywhere except a cracked coolant tank is unacceptable and should be fixed.

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Tulsa_S-13
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Definately check the coolant lines running to and from the turbo, assuming you hooked up the coolant lines.

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S13FASTBACKSR
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is your coolant level dropping dramatically? check the lines like the other guys said..they may be leaking or they may not even be hooked up. the holes where the coolant runs to and from on the block may just be blocked off but not tight enough..also there is a bleeder valve over by the cas and upper radiator hose that may be loose


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