Turbo Oil Leak?

[Cammus]

Well I noticed that my turbo is leaking oil

Where can I check the oil level or what can I do?

btw im new in DSM world, I just bought this Eclipse haha

So I dont know a lot bout this

 

[LiquidX]

There are only a couple places it'll be possible for it to leak oil outside of a cracked CHRA.

1. The oil inlet is leaking (on the top)
2. The oil drain is leaking (on bottom)

Where is it leaking from? Also to add, turbochargers do not have their own seperate oil supply unlike some makes of superchargers. It's all coming from the oil that you pour in at the oil fill on top of the valve cover.

 

[2GRick]

Well I noticed that my turbo is leaking oil

Where can I check the oil level or what can I do?

btw im new in DSM world, I just bought this Eclipse haha

So I dont know a lot bout this

It can also be leaking from the oil return line into the pan. That tube is know to crack. Should be easy to see.

 

[Cammus]

There are only a couple places it'll be possible for it to leak oil outside of a cracked CHRA.

1. The oil inlet is leaking (on the top)
2. The oil drain is leaking (on bottom)

Where is it leaking from? Also to add, turbochargers do not have their own seperate oil supply unlike some makes of superchargers. It's all coming from the oil that you pour in at the oil fill on top of the valve cover.

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Well I saw the oil leak under the Turbo...maybe a hose?

It can also be leaking from the oil return line into the pan. That tube is know to crack. Should be easy to see.

I think that's it

ttt...

 

[LiquidX]

Just a question, what car is that listed above?

Your turbo is backwards if that's a 4g63 Eclipse GSX. It looks to be a 420a motor personally. Can you get a full bay shot?

 

[Cammus]

Just a question, what car is that listed above?

Your turbo is backwards if that's a 4g63 Eclipse GSX. It looks to be a 420a motor personally. Can you get a full bay shot?

It's a Eclipse RS with a Turbo, I bought it like that.

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[jdub1992]

yup! common 420A turbo setup issues. Its most likely just a line to the turbo. Because there is modification needed to run oil lines in a 420A sometimes the bending, and clamps used cause a slip or cracking. Check all the lines and where they run to and see where the oil is leaking from. in a 4g63 the turbo placement is great for the oil lines, but even they leak after a while and many of us replace all of our oil lines with SS which is nice and seems to be easier to diagnose since the lines do not blend with the rest of the car. I am thinking a return line is where your leak is coming from, but like I said just check all the lines for leaks, cracks, and bad clamps/hose

 

[LiquidX]

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It just seems like a leaking connection at the hose.

 

[Cammus]

yup! common 420A turbo setup issues. Its most likely just a line to the turbo. Because there is modification needed to run oil lines in a 420A sometimes the bending, and clamps used cause a slip or cracking. Check all the lines and where they run to and see where the oil is leaking from. in a 4g63 the turbo placement is great for the oil lines, but even they leak after a while and many of us replace all of our oil lines with SS which is nice and seems to be easier to diagnose since the lines do not blend with the rest of the car. I am thinking a return line is where your leak is coming from, but like I said just check all the lines for leaks, cracks, and bad clamps/hose

Thnx...Ill check every single line

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It just seems like a leaking connection at the hose.

My ACTUAL car is a Eclipse GSX 98 (stock) and its sleeping in the garage till new advice.

My DD is this Eclipse RS Turbo