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Old Feb 18, 2014, 10:55 AM
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Oil leaks into intake possible problems?
My oil is currently leaking into my intake we are performing a leak down test today to try and find the issue was just curious as to if anyone else has had the problem and what the actual issue was.
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Old Feb 18, 2014, 11:05 AM
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Some residue is unavoidable. If it starts pooling up there are deeper issues at play. Turbo seals, PCV issues etc.. Leak down check is a good place to start.
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Old Feb 18, 2014, 02:29 PM
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Some residue is unavoidable. If it starts pooling up there are deeper issues at play. Turbo seals, PCV issues etc.. Leak down check is a good place to start.
Turbo was already examined pcv was eliminated and it is pooling up on a fully built 2.3 engine and a 6266 turbo stock intake built head
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replace pcv once it gose bad you get minor oil in intake
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Pcv eliminated but still recirculated into the intake? i have mine VTA for this reason, im not contaminating my intake and intercooler/piping and intake manifold if i can avoid it.
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Start looking at a catch can?
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get a catch can for sure, will alleviate some of that pressure in your crank case
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