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Checked the oil level several times and its half way between the low and high marks. I used a funnel when filling it so there were no spills. Its not the first time I have noticed oil in the spark plugs well either. In the past it has only been spark plug 1 not 2 as well. But now that I think about it I had it up on ramps when changing the oil and took it off the ramps before checking the level and noticing the oil leaking. Would turning it on to move off the ramps whilst overfilled blow a turbo seal? And as you said its long odds that the second turbo was a dud. Could moving it this far done any other damage to the engine? I should also add I had a mate drive it and followed him and there is no smoke when starting the car or on warm up but under load and when stopping after being under load there is a heap of smoke.

Plugs 1 and 2 had oil on them. Plugs 3-6 were clean. Could excess oil around my cams be linked to faulty breathers or oil catch can? Or blocked hoses not allowing the excess oil to exit the system?

A bit of a long post but I hope someone can enlighten me on my situation. I've done a search but seem to be running out of ideas. I’ve got a RB20 with 185,000km’s on the engine and there is a large amount of blue smoke coming from my exhaust when my car is on boost. It started two weeks ago and has been so bad I have been unable to drive the car. It started after I changed my oil and oil filter. After filling the car with new oil I let it sit for an hour or so and came back to check the level and for leaks. I noticed I over filled it and there was oil leaking from the exhaust side of the turbo. I let some of the oil out so it was at the correct level. Upon start up a large amount of white smoke came from the exhaust which turned to blue after a minute or so. I figured this was just the oil that leaked into my exhaust when I overfilled it. I let the engine warm up and let some of the excess oil burn off. I took it for a slow drive around the block and the blue smoke seemed to stop. I then took it for another drive, a bit harder this time and could see a heap of blue smoke coming out of the exhaust when on boost, so much so that the street behind me was a filled with smoke. It felt as though there was a loss of power and there was a very strong smell of burnt oil throughout the car. I thought it was going to be my turbo seals so I bought a second hand turbo off here and put it on. The old turbo had a fair bit of shaft play and sounded like it was on the way out. The new turbo had very little shaft play and seemed to be in better all round condition. I took it for a drive and the loss of power and smoke was no better than the first turbo. Since then I have done a compression test and I got 140,130,120,125,125,125 across the cylinders from 1 to 6 which to me seems ok as there is not a large drop in any of the cylinders. I also took out the PCV valve to make sure it was not blocked, it wasn’t but gave it a clean out anyway. When I took the turbo off there was a thin film of oil in the intercooler piping but nothing out of the usual. Spark plugs 1 & 2 had oil on them and there was also some oil in the spark plug wells. My oil catch can indicates that there is a fair amount of oil going in there. Any ideas on what my problem could be? Did I buy a dodgy second hand turbo or will I require a rebuild? Anything else I should check out? Thanks for your help.

Haha. Not if i get it first.

Rb20 Turbo, Split Dump Pipe and Manifold Sold pending payment. RB25 Turbo, Headlight and Stock intercooler still available.

Na i work down at Wynnum. Will update the ad if it sells before Monday.

Mines a 1990 model complied in 2005 and doesn't have them. Always wondered why some did and mine didn't.

To be on the safe side I am going to say it will suit a rebuild/high flow. The r33 turbo was taken off my car as a thought it blew an oil seal. I put a new turbo on and the engine was still blowing a heap of smoke so it wasn't the turbo that's the problem. But its got a bit of shaft play and at higher boost around 13psi sounded like the compressor wheel was hitting the side, wasn't evident at 10psi though.

A Blue R34 GTR has just moved in around the corner from me at Morningside. Didn't catch the plates when driving past this morning. Anyone from here?

I've just realised I can't reply to PM yet. DJRIFT I am willing to send the headlight at your expense. This goes for all items, I am willing to send at buyers expense but prefer pick up.

Selling my R32 GTST so cleaning out my garage of old/spare parts. Will take reasonable offers. RB20 Turbo – Good Condition for its age, some shaft play but nothing unreasonable for age Never boosted over stock 10 pound Comes with RB25 7 pound actuator Turbo Elbow and oil return pipe included – new bolts required for turbo elbow $100 RB25 Turbo – Suit Hi-flow/Rebuild Series 1 Turbo Comes with oil return pipe $100 Rb20/25 Split Dump Pipe – 2.5 Inch Never Used Dump to Front Pipe Gasket and Bolts included $40 Rb20/25 Dump Pipe – 3 Inch Cut off from front pipe Free R32 GTST Passenger Side Headlight – HC3 Bulb Type Off a 1990 Model $50 R32 GTST RB20 Stock Intercooler – Comes with some piping $20 RB20/25 Stock Manifold - $30 Pick Up Only Location: Morningside, Brisbane Contact: David via PM or 0403130600

Is the connector elbow included? Also where abouts on Brisbanes southside are you? Can you PM your number so I can give you a call.