dump valve oil

[stainesy]

should a dump valve have small amounts of oil coming outof it?
i have the trumpet dv and there is always small amounts of oil just inside it. that normal?

[Al115]

Sounds like your turbo is passing oil then... probably from the bearings. Not particularly unusual for worn turbos, I wouldn't worry until it goes big-time

[stainesy]

so i take it its not good if a turbo passes oil then? does that mean that it will break then if its passing oil?

why are my bairings passing oil and how much will it cost to sort out?

[thebadger]

you can get a turbo refurb kit, it's not dear, & if you feel it's something you can do yourself, well cheap!

Failing that your local spanner thrower may help for a couple of hours worth of work.

[thebadger]

this sort of kit...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Turbo-Rebuild-...d=p3286.c0.m14

[thebadger]

I'm told the bearings etc are good for about 100K, then a service/refurb is a good idea.

[jonno12]

when i had my renault laguna 2002 i used to get it serviced by a main dealer the only thing they dont change is the turbo gaskets and seals which lead to my engine blowin up it could also be the bearings as said b4 but id go for a turbo gasket over hall first
made this mistake b4 and wont do it again scared the ****e outa me when it went

[stainesy]

so this is something i should get sorted asap then?

[thebadger]

Unless we're talking "spewing oil" a few drops is expected.

Get it done at it's next service.

[MIKESC70T5]

Just drive the bloody car and stop being paranoid about every little noise it makes lol.

[LesRED850R]

Just drive the bloody car and stop being paranoid about every little noise it makes lol.

STAINSY , there is always a bit of oil/fuel there cos its going to the engine to be burnt. The flame trap system which takes the gasses from the engine block to be burnt rather than blown to atmosphere as a pollutant also has a hose at the turbo to get some suction happening in the block so the engine internally is at a slight vacuum and you will there-for get a bit of weep at that hose if its old , and so you will see some out of the BOV as well. If any -one wants a kit look here http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Turbo-Rebuild...713.m153.l1262 A VS club member here in Aus has used him and got fantastic service , they also have new turbos ! for egz.. TD04 16T AUD$ 630 !!! Whoops i should keep that to myself.........Look here for ideas and great tutorials on DIY and etc... http://volvospeed.com/ Good luck !

[CONDYBOY]

lesRED850R Bloody good post mate, you took the words...