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> '94 850 Turbo Charger Oil Leak, Is replacing gaskets an easy job?
 
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post Oct 20 2005, 10:50 PM
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Great forum!

My '94 850 Turbo, 115k miles has an oil leak whicm my mechanic traced to the turbo charger. Like another poster, it drops a 2-3"spot of oil when is sits overnight, or even when it is driven short distances.

Of course, the price if around $1k for a rebuilt unit, and more for new. I read here about replacing the gaskets in about an hour for $30 or so. Where can I find the procedures for this to determine if I can tackle it myself?

Also, how can I check to make sure that the leak is indeed from the gasket versus something more troublesome?

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post Oct 21 2005, 06:22 PM
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The leak we are talking about is where a pipe goes from the turbo to the engine block.

It will leak oil from the block where the pipe goes in.

Clean the back of the engine good.Then take it for a ride and make sure to boost it pretty good.Then come back and look at it.If it is leaking at the bottom of the pipe then the o-ring is bad.

There is only 3 screws you will have to remove to get it out.
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post Oct 23 2005, 10:26 AM
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Thanks Tech. I'll give that a shot and report back.
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post Oct 23 2005, 08:25 PM
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My, my...

This is VERY interesting. WOuld love to be able to DIY on this as well..


Yee haaaaa...

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post Oct 23 2005, 09:17 PM
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Pardon Moi, but what does 'DIY' mean?? Is that some code for good 'bleeping' luck or something???

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post Oct 23 2005, 09:19 PM
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I did not mean to select the **** off sign holder guy...but still want to know what DIY means. (:-) :grin: :grin:
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post Oct 23 2005, 09:24 PM
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DIY = Do it yourself...got it. Are you saying that this is a challenging repair, ampangbear?
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post Oct 23 2005, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE(rmtworks @ Oct 24 2005, 10:24 AM)
DIY = Do it yourself...got it.  Are you saying that this is a challenging repair, ampangbear?





Yupp on DIY.

Challenging? Seriously, I don't know. That's why I'd like to see.

The turbo oil-ring seal is a common thing to go bad. But as you can see, if the repair job is an easy one, then no need to spend th extra $$ to have someone do it for you, especially if you could do it yourself. Right?


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post Oct 23 2005, 09:38 PM
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I'll pickup a manual tomorrow to check out the procedures. Any online source you know of for this?
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post Oct 23 2005, 10:19 PM
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Online? Try Bay13 at Volvospeed.

But I am sure Haynes and Chilton should have something on this if it's DIY-able.
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Hi Mate. they all leak a certain amount of oil. the favorite is the pipe for leaking. if the turbo seals were leaking. it would just get burnt in the engine.
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