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finally got all my engine back together today after the big rebuild (rb26dett). didnt think anything of it when the turbos (2860-5's) had been sitting it had oil leaking out of them and we just assumed it was because they had been sitting for so long. but when we took it for a drive today just blew a shit load of smoke. and now they are both leaking oil. not happy

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finally got all my engine back together today after the big rebuild (rb26dett). didnt think anything of it when the turbos (2860-5's) had been sitting it had oil leaking out of them and we just assumed it was because they had been sitting for so long. but when we took it for a drive today just blew a shit load of smoke. and now they are both leaking oil. not happy

what do you mean leaking oil? ...when mounting these turbos did you use a oil restrictor? if not, try to fit a 1 - 0.8 mm restrictor to the oil feed. The smoke may go away. That is unless if you are shure that the seals is not gone.

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If oil's coming out of the inlet side with out any obvious shaft play then it means you've got an oil drain related issue. Check the drain pipes make sure its not kinked, bend or capable of storing oil.

Also remove and check the drain adaptor if you or your mechanic sealed it up with silicon instead of gasket.

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when we pulled the turbos of the car the were fine and hadnt been leaking oil. They have been sitting in a sealed box for about two months why the motor was bein built. and yeah when we put them back on they have devoleped a leak. but also when we pulled them out of the box the had been sitting in there was oil everywhere in there so would i be correct in saying and hoping that just new seals and no major expense

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considering you can see it droppin from the turbos and the whole rest of the engine is dry. yes i am very sure it is comin from the turbos

did you replace all the copper washers?

its ifs dripping/dropping from the turbo i would say you have a leak in one of the fitting going to the turbo and that the turbo themselves may be fine

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