oil in piping.

[ianGST]

Hey,

I have a 97 GST and my T25 recently gave out on me on the highway. I took it out and it seems to have entirely separated the turbine blades and the compressor wheel. First off, I was wondering if a T25 like this is rebuildable, or would I be better off just getting a used T25 off someone until I can afford an upgrade.

The real question, though, pertains to how I should go about fixing my car now. I took the turbo and intercooler pipes out. There was oil everywhere. Oil made it as far up as my throttle body (possibly further, I haven't taken the TB or IM off.) My question is if this would cause any damage? My stock intercooler was full of oil and drained it all out when I undid the lower intercooler pipe. If I bolt a working T25 up should I be okay, or do I need to look into cleaning the intake manifold. The piping and intercooler will be oil free when I put them back in. If it isn't too much, will it just burn out or what? This ever happen to anyone?

Thanks
Ian

 

[oldman]

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/wayback/BradBauer/misc/cooler.html

 

[ianGST]

thank you, i had a feeling i would have to do something like that for the intercooler. what about the TB and intake manifold? is it safe to start the car with the chance of some oil in there?

 

[oldman]

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/wayback/BradBauer/engine/tb.html

Read throught www.vfaq.com, it answers most of your questions. This is the last time I spoon feed you.

 

[ianGST]

thanks again, sorry for not seeing those articles. i looked through and couldnt find anything regarding whether or not the oil could make it into the cylinders. is that possible? how much damage would it cause before burning out?

 

[oldman]

Just clean the ic, ic pipes and TB. Your intake and engine is used to oil blowby from the pcv, They will just burn off. Don't forget to do a boost leak test after reinstall.

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html

In case if you ask.

 

[ianGST]

Thanks man. Very helpful! Quite a bit of work before, but its all part of it, right?

 

[oldman]

You are welcome.