Rp.cudd

So i pulled the evo apart today deeper then i have ever been and when i pulled off the pipe connected to the air filter and turbo, the inside of the turbo was completely covered in oil (see picture). i have seen some threads like thins and people seem to be very upset about it. what exactly does this mean? Turbo seal bad? how do i fix that if thats what it is? Also i pulled off mmy oil catch can and it was full of water, don't know whats up with that?

ReidFletcher

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Any shaft play?

The water in the catch can is condensation.

cfdfireman1

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That would be blowby that's getting past your catch can, what brand is it?

chu

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Agreed. Did you drain the catch can also? I've been running the Saiko Michi can since installing my IX turbo, and not a sign of blow-by. Pull your licp off, and I bet it's caked also!

barneyb

The valve cover is baffled. This will catch the bigger drops flying around. The rest is going to the turbo unless you have a catch can - a catch can that works. Some oil comes over as mist and some as vapor. Some oil is always going to reach the turbo.

MR Turco

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how many miles on the car? if this is the firs ttime you are taking it apart it is probably just 7 years of blow by.

Rp.cudd

Ya that xatch can was over flowing! so got it all back together and now i have a CEL what the .... If i fixed some vaccum leaks is that gonna lean out the car? or richen it? i know i capped a couple large ones.

cfdfireman1

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Fixing vacuum leaks will richen, fixing boost leaks will lean.

kane.s2k

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What is the code on the CEL?