Turbo Problem

[SDEWY5]

Ok, to try and shorten this ive had a intermittent puff of smoke out the exhaust for a few weeks...it has been only when i punch it and make boost etc...

Now it seems it has got alot worse, my cabin filled with lots of smoke and so much behind me i couldn't see anything...this scared the shit outta me. Engine was still running perfectly and so on. I took it home and jacked it up, had a look underneath at the turbo and i saw the following

i don't have a turbo timer on my car and from the photos, you might not be able to see in detail, but around the housings, both exhaust and turbine, there is oil leaking out...just about everywhere...is this my turbo seals gone??

Sorry for the long post, im worried about my car and don't know much about turbos in general...any comments would be greatly appreciated!

[GtstCoupe]

could be possible i would check all bolts first which i am sure you have done, and make sure you clean it all away to get a better inspection

[RellikZephyr]

that is a LOT of oil !!

my guess would be yes turbo gone

feel for ya man i just changed my turbos over but mine didnt fail but were getting close, found a bit of oil in my intercooler

RellikZephyr

[7yphon]

Seems like it. but the only way you will know is take it out and take it to someone to check it out. And for shit sakes man get yourself a turbotimer $59 from repco for a little thing and its auto

[SDEWY5]

haha, i know i know...my bad..buying one tomorrow...ill pull it all out tomorrow, c what i can find. I found a fair bit of oil in my cooler piping and intercooler...also small drop coming out of BOV plumbing..also think i can hear the turbine rubbing on the housing...just gets better and better..

[wrxhoon]

Do a compression test , i know you say its still going good but then you will know for sure if its the engine ( busted piston , ringland ) .

[The Mafia]

its definately a turbo problem. Go out and buy yourself a direct bolt on 2530 kit, and an aftermarket ECu, and get some good power

[paulr33]

im amazed you kept driving it when you first started seeing smoke.

sounds like you blown the oil seal on it, time for a new one or hiflow

[nuffin_werks]

oil seal inside turbo bearing assemble housing is leaking mate. best get it fixed before something like this below happens to you.....

[paulr33]

exhaust wheel no worky

[SDEWY5]

ok, thanks alot for your comments guys. i'll see what i can pull together...my car is getting a tune up on the 22nd so a compression test will be on the cards now too. Ill see what is in store for a new turbo. was thinking something along the lines of a bigger one with external gate.

Anyway, let you all know how it goes! thanks again