Turbo leaking?

[Blizzard242]

So this is bad. Bought a turbo kit from another member, Injected413.. pipes and the rest still haven't arrived. It's been over a month. That's not even what I'm worried about now. It appears that oil has leaked onto the blades of the exhaust side of the turbo. It's just been sitting in a box. Maybe that oil has always been there and it wasn't from the turbo's gear housing. I'm at a loss of words. This isn't normal right? Please someone tell me something to make me happy.

[Shodown]

Re: Turbo leaking?

Its possible that it leaked in there when he took it off the car. I wouldnt worry about it until you put it on the car and run it.

It will smoke a little bit while it burns off that oil, but if it continues to smoke then get it rebuilt.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Turbo leaking?

Yeah, how much would that run me?

[Shodown]

Re: Turbo leaking?

$80-$90 for the rebuild kit and do it yourself or about $350 (depending on the turbo) for a shop to do it.

[Injected413]

Re: Turbo leaking?

I never had it on my car. Previous owner was "fast firebird freak" from here. This is also the second time I have had shipping issues with UPS and large boxes. They returned it to me the first time and the box was extremely damaged! Also Blizzard, when I had the turbo sitting here I never noticed an oil leak of any sort so I have no idea why it is doing that, if you could send me some pictures please. Hopefully pipes arrive within the next day or two.

Jeff

[Blizzard242]

Re: Turbo leaking?

Yeah, it wasn't leaking anything when I first got it. It hasn't left my room since its been in here but I'll get a couple of pics when I get my camera battery charged.. unless its still got some juice. I'll check in a minute. Heh, How bout that tracking number? Wow, I think I just figured out how to use this camera. Lemme post these pictures, the content sucks but the quality is amazing. Too bad I have to downsize them.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Turbo leaking?

[Injected413]

Re: Turbo leaking?

It was definitely NOT like that when I had it shipped. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than me can chime in and let you know whats up,

Jeff

[Blizzard242]

Re: Turbo leaking?

Yeah it's weird. Decided to check out the parts again since I learned a bit more and got a nice suprise when I picked up the turbo.

Oh and Shodown, before I forget.. Thank you. Heh you made me feel better.

[Injected413]

Re: Turbo leaking?

Let me know if its something major. I really hope its not. PS I can not find the tracking number for the life of me.

[Blizzard242]

Re: Turbo leaking?

lmao, I need a photobucket account. I've been usin a free geocities thing for longer than I've owned my car to post pictures online.