After reparing the vacuum pump leak today, we disconnected the intake for clearance and found oil inside. Lots of oil.... it was forming a drip. Does this point directly to the turbo, which is the original 206K miles unit? I have noticed a drip on either side of the truck at the lower boot connections as well. I really thought it was external???

The truck runs perfect and makes decent power for the early motor. Gets about 25mpg and I don't see or smell oil burning.

Edit: this is my 1994 truck

Thanks,

Chris

 

Probably shaft seals in the turbo.

 

ah, scheiss, that's what I was thinking too. Thanks. More money. I'll call HTT tomorrow, unless there is a better solution somene can think of.

Thanks,

 

HTT can sell you a rebuild kit for about $70, not too bad.

 

Thanks Infidel and TheBigNasty. I absolutely love this old truck. $70.00 is nothing. I guess I am used to my insanely expensive 2005 with respect to complexity and parts. Long live the 12V!!!!

Do you think it would be necessary to remove and flush the aftercooler?? It must have residual oil inside.

Chris