2G Turbo problems

[Dsmdaniel18]

There is blue smoke pouring out of my exhaust, did a little research and found out that the turbo can be failing so I checked the ic pipes and I had oil in them so I assume oil is leaking into my turbo I’m just wondering what can cause that problem and what to do to fix it I was already planning on getting a new turbo but I’m not sure if it’s the actual turbo or just a cooling line also noticed my oil gauge is super low at idle not sure if that’s related to this problem or something on its own

Edit: it’s a 1996 gst

 

[doubleclutch]

Your turbo seals are likely bad. You can get a new turbo or rebuild the one you have.

The oil gauge on the dash is largely useless in my opinion.

 

[Dsmdaniel18]

Your turbo seals are likely bad. You can get a new turbo or rebuild the one you have.

The oil gauge on the dash is largely useless in my opinion.

Thanks and I think so too but it was working completely fine until the smoke started to come out so I was jut wondering

 

[boostdawd]

Check the oil drain for the turbo to make sure its not kinked. Also check rhe turbo for shaft play. Side to side and in and out.

 

[JusMX141]

Thanks and I think so too but it was working completely fine until the smoke started to come out so I was jut wondering

Everything works fine until it fails- not sure what sort of confirmation you're looking for here. An engine works great until a rod exits the block. A clutch works great until the hub blows out of the disc. A transmission shifts perfect until all the teeth break off second gear. Tires hold air until you run over something. Fix the problem and move on.

 

[fredom dsm]

RUDE haha!! Unfortunately people dont understand that before something brakes it was working fine. Not bashing the OP or Justin, I just get that alot my self from people and Thought it was funny. Sorry guys. Like Doubleclutch said its likly that your seals are bad!

 

[JusMX141]

Turbos don't have "seals" that just "go bad". If the turbo is leaking oil into the exhaust, there's another issue that needs addressed whether it be the turbo itself or a drain / PCV issue.