i had an overheating incident which resulted in blown turbo... blowing smoke out like crazy and oil dripping from the turbo. oil was leaking outta of the turbo and into the turbine side and burning up. newayz, i got 2 s4 turbos (1 w/ less than 20k and the other unknown miles, but in working condition). i got 2, cuz i'm learning as i go and wanted a back up. after 5 grueling hours, i had the car back together, took a while to start (been sitting for months).. but it did... no smoke out the exhaust... but, after few minutes, it started smoking from under the hood. i located the source as the turbo and noticed a few drop on the ground. so i just got done taking the new turbo out and the oil is leaking out of the oil feed on top of the turbo.

now here's my question (sorry for the long background), i've got new gaskets for the oil return line (larger 1 from the bottom of the turbo), but i didn't notice any gaskets for the oil feed line (smaller, on top of the turbo) when i took the old turbo out, i didn't notice any gaskets for the oil feed line. i looked on the mazdatrix site and didn't see such gasket. is there a gasket for the turbo oil feed line? if not, what do i use? RTV? i imagine it would be pretty difficult to lay a good bead of RTV and keep that bead set in place while lining up the line to the turbo. like i said, i'm learning as i go, so any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance.

eddie

 

i really need help on this. i would appreciate it. thanx

 

I had the same problem. Mazdatrix does have them you have to look at there price sheet. i ended up makeing a gasket for it. i used heavy duty 1/4 in thick rubber.

 

thanks a bunch... i already ordered everything from mazdatrix except that particular gasket... won't pay shippping for just 1 small $2 gasket... will look at local mazda dealers or like 86Rx7GXL said, make my own...

 

Ya the top oil line uses a gasket, i got one from Mazda there like 2 bucks. Carefull tightening those bolts, get em snug but not too tight you can strip them.