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Ruh-roh; I need some tech advice. Oil leak discovered at 3,300 miles today. It seems to be turbo

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Old 01-10-2002, 06:53 PM
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Default Ruh-roh; I need some tech advice. Oil leak discovered at 3,300 miles today. It seems to be turbo

oil return line - right side turbo; most likely at the seal where the return line bolts to the turbo housing. Burnt oil is dripping back down the line all the way to the oil pan. Also appears to be some leaking at the front of the oil pan; most likely from the gasket at pan/block seam. Oil pan is covered with light film of oil. No leakage from filter or drain plug. Also, the subframe behind and below the right turbo is covered with oil and it is dripping down onto the removable plastic belly tray (or whatever its called).

It is not leaking enough volume to require oil additions (I have not burned/used any significant oil since 1,200 miles).

Does this sound like possible turbo danger; or is this just cosmetic, PITA trouble (my vote)? Thanks for any input!
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if it were mine it would be at my dealers shop by now....
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Default Discovered it this evening - after dealer closed. I'll be on the phone when they open up, but I'm

sure I'll have to schedule an appt. Need loaner; just sold the "beater".
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good luck....hope its nothing serious to bad its friday tomorrow...
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