scooby tech

iTrader: (2)

Noticed some slight smoke and oil smell from the turbo when really hot and iv spotted where the hot side/housing bolts to the core it seems to be seeping right at the bottom and building up a crispy black tar like residue causing this smoking issue ,the turbo is only 4 months old and covered less than 4k,the top bolts are tight but i cant get to the bolt closest to the leak build up without removing the turbo (which will prob have to happen) has any one else had anything like this ?.

Shaun

I had an external leak coming from a previous GT30 turbo. At first it was thought to be the oil return banjo, but later it was found that the seals had gone....... along with most of the turbo!