Outbehindthebarn Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If you see oil residue at all the rubber connections on the intercooler tubing, that means the turbo is shot right? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 That would make sense to me since it would seem oil could've only come from the turbo. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I know its sometimes common for turbo vehicles to have oil In the intercooler hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Idling will cause that according to my mechanic. He was apparently correct because after I ran it there was none there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Idling will cause that according to my mechanic. He was apparently correct because after I ran it there was none there.How could idling cause oil to appear in your intercooler? I'm sure your mechanic is waaaay more competent than I am. I m just trying to wrap my head around how idling would cause that. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I think that is due to 'slobbering" right? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 possible turbo seal leak -worn turbo bearings worn rings cold start idle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You should not see oil on or in the air/air cooler hoses if its a good turbo.But if its worn out and a air filter is stopper up then the turbo can suck oil out of the turbo by the seals and pass it along thru the tubes.It is not good and should be repaired.Who wants oil in the cooler. 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Here's a pic Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'd pull the intercooler out and clean it with petrol also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 My 2 cents would be to pull hoses off both sides & inspect; turbo seals are not like rubber crankshaft seals; if they are bad it will be fresh oil; to check is to pull exhaust pipe & intake off & shaft shouldn't have a bunch of end to end free play; shaft will have up & down cause the seals are metal rings; as long as impeller not gouging housing it's ok; That's why they recommend high idle also to keep turbo spinning faster so it seals oil; if all looks ok I'd put back together & load it & then reinspect; also if turbo bad lot of oil & should be smoking like hell blue smokeAlso fresh oil not shiny like new; oil coming from pressure side of seal; not slobbering back from intake side; like coming from guides & suchYou've seen trucks where they have been idling all night or long time; then pulling out leaving after this & smoke like hell for a little while that's slobbering My opion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Heavy Gunner, this wonderful IE 11 and this site don't allow me to post your quote but my oil was on the exhaust out of the turbo NOT the cooler line. My post was not correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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