oil leak on my turbo

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  1. 26th January 2014, 10:52 PM #1
    djlow1969
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    just noticed that I have a oil leak on the turbo and my mate says I should replace the 2 copper washer do you think this will solve it please help
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  2. 27th January 2014, 10:21 AM #2
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    It depends where it's leaking from, you may find it's oil residue leaking from the inlet pipe work to the turbo or from a breather hose. It could be something as simple as a loose hose clamp but could also be a sign of the oil seals in the turbo starting to go.

    Can you take a photo of the affected area ?
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  3. 28th January 2014, 07:42 AM #3
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    As steve said pic of affected area would help to show how much oil and where from
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  4. 28th January 2014, 07:29 PM #4
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    all I needed was 4 copper washer on the bango job done thanks guys for your help
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  5. 28th January 2014, 09:10 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by djlow1969 View Post
    all I needed was 4 copper washer on the bango job done thanks guys for your help
    glad it was an easy fix
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  6. 29th January 2014, 11:35 AM #6
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    Top tip for future reference, copper washers can be removed then heated with a blow torch until they glow which re annealed them and makes them soft again so they will re seal like new ones.

    Saves replacing them if you need a quick cheap fix :)
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  7. 29th January 2014, 11:50 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sideways Steve View Post
    Top tip for future reference, copper washers can be removed then heated with a blow torch until they glow which re annealed them and makes them soft again so they will re seal like new ones.

    Saves replacing them if you need a quick cheap fix :)
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  8. 29th January 2014, 12:02 PM #8
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    Lol I've fixed enough turbo' cars back when I was addicted to Japanese imports ! Lol
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