Oil around my boost controller?

[03rmking]

Pulled my seat and exhaust cover to look over my mcx rear mount turbo. Noticed a good amount of oil residue around where my turbosmart boost controller is mounted near the turbo. Looked everywhere and the only spot it looked like it was coming from is on the wastegate side of the controller where the rubber line attaches to the controller. Everything near the controller was coated in oil. Not a TON but definitely more than a few drops. Sled does seem like it's using oil too. Any ideas?

 

[03rmking]

Well I noticed its blowing oil out of the two small lines off the top of the intercooler also. Didn't have zip ties on them and they're blowing oil, so its in the intercooler. Don't see any external oil leaks. Does this mean a seal on the turbo is leaking oil and blowing it through the intercooler, lines, etc? Anyone seen this on a MCX rear mount? What's the verdict? It is still rideable for the short term as long as the oil levels are good (no losing much oil). Seals need to be replaced? Talk to me. Wondering if I should hit up my next couple scheduled rides or park it and get it fixed asap. ???

 

[ssmod]

turbo oil

I think your fine.unless your losing a good amount all the time.when you get stuck on a hill or park on and extreme incline the turbos seals will seep a little when oil is hot.pretty typical.anyways then when you start it back up it will smoke sometime for a bit and will suck some oil from the intake side into your charge tube and intercooler.ride it unless or untill it starts using a lot of oil all the time.check oil after evey ride.were headin to mccall to hit the chutes saturday.should be good.

 

[Ken Climb]

When in doubt, call Nick!