got bad news today. found out exhaust manifold is cracked and

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02-27-2007, 12:14 PM

IOKEPA

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got bad news today. found out exhaust manifold is cracked and

my car is leaking oil, looks like its originating from teh turbo area.

what does it mean if a turbo is leaking oil? also anyone in SoCal have a spare oem exhaust manifold for sale?

whats weird my car is still running just as strong. GIAC FX FTW

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02-27-2007, 12:22 PM

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Oil can leak from the turbo from either the oil supply connection or the oil drain tube flange...

OR, the oil can leak from the compressor oil seal. The first two sources are easy fixes. The compressor seal fix requires removing the turbo from the engine, and disassembling the turbo.
I bet the oil supply or the oil drain will be the source. Carefully clean the area, then recheck for oil around those connections.

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02-27-2007, 12:44 PM

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You running an ATP mani or stock?

I have an old OEM mani if you are interested, not in the greatest condition ie it has the hairlines on the inside at the turbo junction, but it doesnt leak.