nick916 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 My slight oil leak at the turbo housing has gotten bigger. Someone suggested a new housing... Anyone had this happen? Got oil change last week, will have to too her off with a bit of oil now... http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad140/nickat916/Mobile%20Uploads/CEE6DE3A-42C7-47F9-B1CC-7A66188C22B8_zpsuy6wdlgh.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespico Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 better start pricing out a rebuild or replacment. your turbo is on its way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespico Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 unmount the downpipe at the turbo and inspect for excessive shaft play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick916 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Don't know if it matters but....this occurred right after I changed the uppipe. And this car is on it's 2nd turbo. Might need a new one but hoping that it's just a leak from a gasket or bolt or gap in housing from not tightening enough. New turbo is usually what it comes down to though. Just wondering if anyone had this happen and it not need a new turbo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Banjo bolt washers on the oil feed tube? My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 No no no no, dont remove the turbo! You turbo is not on its way out. Its just your feed line there that is leaking. Pull that fitting on the top off and install new crush washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You need a washer on top and bottom of turbo feed banjo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Actually thats for aftermarket ip&t kit. Not sure about stocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Actually thats for aftermarket ip&t kit. Not sure about stocker. Yes stock is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick916 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Had a friend look at it, says same thing happened to his new turbo and that I need to out silicone around washers atop oil feed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Had a friend look at it, says same thing happened to his new turbo and that I need to out silicone around washers atop oil feed.... NONONONONONONONONON:spin: Silicone is a good way to really need a turbo. Just spend the two dollars and get the actual gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nevermind this last post, I see what you are saying, AROUND the fitting...but if you just replace them then you dont need silicone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Has someone checked the transmission recently or put fluid in the transmission? The oil on the exhaust housing looks like it came right from the trans dipstick as it's perfectly in line with it. +1 on get new copper washers for the banjo bolt. For the couple of bucks, change them anyway as it's easy insurance for any leakage that could be coming around there. Your banjo bolt on the top of your turbo also is not the correct one. The bolts with the bump in the top of them indicate that there is a filter in that particular bolt. Did you change a turbo or the line and mix up the bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick916 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Has someone checked the transmission recently or put fluid in the transmission? The oil on the exhaust housing looks like it came right from the trans dipstick as it's perfectly in line with it. +1 on get new copper washers for the banjo bolt. For the couple of bucks, change them anyway as it's easy insurance for any leakage that could be coming around there. Your banjo bolt on the top of your turbo also is not the correct one. The bolts with the bump in the top of them indicate that there is a filter in that particular bolt. Did you change a turbo or the line and mix up the bolts? the wet spot to the right of the turbo is the spot that is causing issue. The one to the left is water from last night's rain I think... I got the car with 97k and it now has 105k. I'm the 6th owner but the guy I bought it from said it had the turbo replaced for as much as that's worth. I didn't notice the bolts were different I guess because I didn't realize it's supposed to look different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick916 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Why are these washers so small and skinny!? I'm gonna try some normal ones before I mess with silicone. http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad140/nickat916/Mobile%20Uploads/BBED9AA8-D835-4934-A326-6BD44E7221F1_zpsaivklzql.jpg http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad140/nickat916/Mobile%20Uploads/9813F4E7-66D9-4C07-962E-50706E177D3B_zpszmhiytgw.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Small and skinny are copper=soft so that they can crush and form to the surfaces to seal. If you put steel washers on those points, you'll have oil squirting out from there. That actually is the correct banjo bolt-can tell from the size of the holes in the sides. Odd that it has the bump on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick916 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 yea the washers aren't thin enough or malleable as copper. I tightened em and hopefully that will work before I have to mess with silicone. It doesn't look like there's much of a margin of error for silicone to not get into the hole. Is there supposed to be a plug on the end of this other hole w/ the lime-green color? http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad140/nickat916/Mobile%20Uploads/19AF490E-776D-4915-8670-AE4D232B9FB0_zpsfttcjmnf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nope...that is the plug. It's like a freeze plug on old small block Chevy engines. It blocks the water gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Are those washers used with the banjo bolt? That doesn't seem right at all. Only the copper rings are supposed to be used if I recall. That's probably why your leaking, get new copper rings. The bottom right ring in picture looks absolutely horrible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 It looks as though you reused those copper gaskets from the 1st turbo with the new turbo. They are probably shot. The copper rings are probably cheaper than silicone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Go to a subaru dealership or a part store and ask specifically for crush washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Yes, order the copper washers (2) for the banjo bolt. And the oil on the left side, as Max mention, looks like tranny fluid from the dip stick. Replace the washers and clean the turbo, then lets see what it does in a week. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Get the OEM washers from the dealer, they are odd size, not easy to find at the auto parts store. Unless your good with searching on line, just go to the dealer parts guy's. Another idea is to heat them with a torch but you better just get new ones. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Get the OEM washers from the dealer, they are odd size, not easy to find at the auto parts store. Unless your good with searching on line, just go to the dealer parts guy's. Another idea is to heat them with a torch but you better just get new ones. Yes....you can re-anneal (soften) them by using a torch and turning them just red and then letting them cool down on their own until cold before reusing them. It works fine if you have a torch and are a cheapass...LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b13/type_7/intake_and_supply_system_turbocharger/turbo_charger/ Odd this diagram only shows washer on top. Subaru Part number 803910050 Cost 2 bucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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