Oil On Turbo

[KerrodR33]

I just installed a new OP6 highflow on my R33. I noticed it had a slight oil film on the rear housing and upon startup it started to burn a bit.

Is this normal for a new turbo?

Edited December 11, 2013 by Darth Kerjo

[scotty nm35]

[KerrodR33]

Cheers. Was a bit worried for a second there and searching only turned up results for blown turbos haha

[jjman]

we are assuming that you installed it yourself by the OP, in which case this is normal. but if you do indeed mean you had it installed and it had an oily sheen on it upon first inspection and smoked then just keep an eye on it and make sure that the oil lines have been done up correctly by the installer and aren't leaking onto the turbo continuously.

[KerrodR33]

Just noticed the oil feed flange gasket has failed and is leaking a small amount of oil, can this damage the bearings in anyway?

[GTSBoy]

Only if it fails in a big way and leaks most of the oil out rather than lubricating the bearings. Which could happen, or it might not. Depends.

[KerrodR33]

Ok cheers cos I'm getting some weird sounds happening from the turbo region at the moment.

They aren't consistent sounds and I cannot always replicate the noises. Sometimes I hear a faint whining noise that comes and goes and also occasionally when backing off on full boost I hear a loud grinding/chattering noise.

I am uncertain if it is definitely the turbo making the noises but I am hoping the bearings aren't stuffed.