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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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I finally got my engine rebuild done and the F-max turbo setup installed. I get all juiced up and go for the first test drive

Then I notice a faint white smoke coming from under the car

I pull it into the garage and track it down it is coming from where the the down pipe meets the exhaust. No big deal I thought just check the seal and tighten it up...........WRONG. it had oil dripping out of it. I look and it is coming from the turbo

So I just called Adrian at Turbonetics who said it was a seal in the turbo and to send it back and it will be replaced under warranty

Now for the bad part I have to take it off again. It is so dang tight to get it off and on!!:madfawk:
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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sorry to hear it.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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at least they are replacing it
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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could be worse.. it could have been a hole in your case. h:
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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I know it could have been worse so I'm glad in that aspect.

On a side note when taping the oil pan who high up on the oil pan did you all go?
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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I'd just leave the piping and everything in, and not drive for a while
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by 96-Turbo-Civic
I know it could have been worse so I'm glad in that aspect.

On a side note when taping the oil pan who high up on the oil pan did you all go?
i guessed and followed the guy from www.turbocivic.net
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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As high as possible.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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I hear ya, I had so many problems with my turbo I finally gave up and sold the car. I just plan on going all motor with my CRVTEC.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by DSC
As high as possible.
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