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Old 10-05-05, 03:20 PM
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Oil leak from turbo?

I have a 93 base model with 89K on the odometer and original engine and turbo. Recently I have noticed white smoke clouds come from the exhaust when car is idling at stop light. I can also smell oil burning. I have checked the M2 CAI boxi and intake pipes and find small amount of oil. I have also checked pipes going to intercooler and noticed small amount of oil there.

Is my turbo leaking a little oil? What else can be causing this?
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I looked at the thread listed but a difference is I don't have any signs of oil leak under my car. It's completely dry. The area around the turbo looks pretty dry as well.
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That's a pretty good indication of a bad turbo seal. But you got some good life out of those twins!
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