slimwynn

i think my turbo oil seals are on the way out but just wanted to check with you guys.
when i come off boost i get a cloud of blue smoke then it clears is this my seals?.

mgtkr1

yes, more than likely. once the engine and esp turbo are up to temp, do you see a puff of blue/whitish smoke when you come off boost/press on the loud pedal. not the end of the world but the stink and non stop rear view mirror checking drive you up the wall eventually. new/rebuilt turbo isnt mega money.

slimwynn

yeah thats whats happening m8 and the rear view checking is allready doing my head in lol.
its going to be a long 3hr drive home to moz .
i'v got a spare t3 i'll put on when i get home then i'll get a new or rebuilt one as i dont know how many miles the spare t3 has done.

mgtkr1

new/fresh one is sub £600 and gives you peace of mind. tony turbosystems or wilky can rebuild one at a much lower cost and both know there stuff. they can rebuild your t3 to your spec wether it be stage 2, stage 3, ect. the 360 bearing makes a good difference to turbo life.

slimwynn

that was going to be me next question wheres the best place to go,have they got a web site or do i contact them through pf?
tonys a mod off here isnt he?

mgtkr1

contact them off here. tonys a mod (turbosystems) and wilky is on here under said name.

slimwynn

nice one one i'll give them a pm

slimwynn

would runing 15psi and no dump valve cause my seals to go or is it wear and tare?
The chatter/flutter sounds great but i'd rather have a dump valve fitted if its going to save me turbo.

AstoN_B

iTrader: (1)

Wondering the same, mine peaks 20psi and holds 18ish, would prefer without dv but if its advised i may use one.

I may plumb it back in somehow if its too noisy. Not sure if i want a noisy one, unless its got a beefy spring so it closes quick after dumping.

slimwynn

think you will be ok m8 theres others who are running a higher boost and have no probs

slimwynn

turned out to be a blocked breather i just hope i havent done any damage