B16g Leaking Oil into exhaust

[1995-tsi-awd]

I bought a b16g turbo j-pipe, fmic, from this guy for $100. So I won't be disappointed if the turbo is completely shot. I poured some oil into the drain hole and let the turbo sit for 15 minutes or so and when I went back to grab it and test shaft play I noticed oil slowly leaking into the exhaust side of the turbo.

Bad seal? can it be rebuilt?

The turbo had an extremely small amount of axial play and little radial play. The fins did not touch the sides. It spins freely. Will a rebuild kit help this out?

Thanks!

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yes it can be rebuild is it a oem big 16g, worse case scenario have a freelancer rebuild it, worth the money fixing.

 

[1995-tsi-awd]

Yes it is OEM. I don't mind rebuilding it myself. Just didn't want to waste money.

 

[JusMX141]

Did you turn the turbo up on it's side when you did this? The turbo should always be stored in the position it's mounted on the car.

 

[1995-tsi-awd]

The turbo was not on it's side when I had it stored, but can't speak for the guy before me....

Where do you guys recommend I pick up a rebuild kit?

 

[jdezmit]

how much boost fluid did you put in?

 

[ileagle95]

So did you let it sit how it would be installed on the car, or sit it on the outlet side of the turbo? If you sat it on the outlet side of the turbo (compressor cover up), it will leak. If it was laid on its side how it would be as if installed on the car, then I would get it rebuilt.

Tradergreg is a pretty descent kit.

 

[1995-tsi-awd]

how much boost fluid did you put in?

2 gallons .... high performance boost fluid.

So did you let it sit how it would be installed on the car, or sit it on the outlet side of the turbo? If you sat it on the outlet side of the turbo (compressor cover up), it will leak. If it was laid on its side how it would be as if installed on the car, then I would get it rebuilt.

Tradergreg is a pretty descent kit.

I never put it on it's end when I put oil in it. I laid it down how it would go in the car or upside down to flow oil from drain port to oil in port.


Guess I need to rebuild.

 

[DSM Chase]

ask justin...

Edit: nvm i see he chimed in up there

 

[1995-tsi-awd]

ask justin...

Edit: nvm i see he chimed in up there

Ya. I pm'd him. Good to know it's not shot.