[killsls1's]

search seems to not be working. just wondering what would cause this. i wouldnt think it would be normal. i know my rear cam sensor is leaking oil but but i wouldnt think that would cause this. any ideas? just trying to get everything tip top since the motor is out

 

[SJ]

i cant really tell how much oil is in there from the pictures. is it actually puddling in there or is it just a coating? Pcv valve could cause that, oil from the turbos, normal blowby, etc. If it is just a coating in there it is normal. If it is more like actually puddling in there it is not.

I would suggest pulling off one of your I/C pipes to see if it is covered in oil first.

 

[killsls1's]

there is a tiny tiny bit of oil in the ic pipes. the turbo has less then 3000 miles on it (sp71). the whole motor is completely out. its a nice consistant coating of oil on all the intake ports

 

[killsls1's]

anyone else?

 

[SJ]

i would say its normal

 

[LIMITED 97]

Normal

 

[killsls1's]

ok thank you

 

[Rotarytoy]

I would say that is normal in most situations, but I would not say it is correct. Bottom line is most turbo cars collect oil in intake and plumbing, ect. but honestly you shouln't. Clean everything up, change your PCV and run a GOOD catch can there and at the breather port. Check for oil before and after turbo compressor if you have more oil in the outlet than the intake, your turbo is leaking. Other than those 3 places, oil cannot get into the intake. BTW, you DON'T want oil going into your motor, it just makes a mess of things.

Also instead of running a catch can, you can run an exhaust drawn PCV system, those are awesome.