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Old 04-13-2009, 09:13 AM
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Default how to tell when turbo seals have gone bad?

I have a turbonetics kit installed on my 03 350z. what are sign that the seals have gone bad?.... as it is right now the car is smoking but it smokes mainly when i boost and let off the gas i will get a big cloud of smoke like a light grey to bblack smoke.


please let me know if you think the seals have gone bad and if so where do you recommend me getting it fixed?

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Old 04-13-2009, 09:23 AM
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try changing your PCV valve 1st, and go from there...
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I'm not 100% on this, but your symptoms seem like the classic signs of a blown seal. I think you can check to see if there is oil coating the inside of the plenum as well.
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search for crankcase ventilation mods. if that doesn't fix it, then at least it will help prevent the next turbo from going bad.
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