Guest eztige Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 :confused: I'm new to the diesel game, I have just bought a terrano diesel and for some reason there seems to be an excessive amount of engine oil in the intake (Actually dripping out of the intake hoses on occasions). The oil appears to be coming from the engine breather, (turbo looks and functions fine and oil is present upstream from it aswell). The engine breathes a reasonable amount, about the same as a older petrol but I think diesels do breather more due to the high compression. The engine has only done 13000ks since a major rebuild (thankfully before I purchased it) and there was no outward signs when I purchased it. I am confused, is this oil normal? if not what is the fix, what things should I check?? Any advice would be gladly taken. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Sounds like the turbo is leaking internally. I'd get that looked at before it dies on you and requires a new turbo. They aren't cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnodog Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 my turbo is doing the same thing.... has been for nearly a year!! You could buy a kit with all the stuff from a good Nissan dealer{ not here in barbados}. Thats why I have not fixed mine yet. Diesel RUles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eztige Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Cheers But the oil is present upstream from the turbo, so I doubt that the turbo can be leaking internally , Will get it checked anyway just to be sure. ANy other possiblilties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Boy Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 (edited) When they rebuilt the motor they wouldn't have cleaned the old blowby oil from the turbo pipe. I tell ya, it is just an acumulation of oil vapour caused by blow by. A diesel no matter how new or old has a heavy amount of blow by. It is very common in Terrano's, take a close look at jumpers pics and avatar, you can see the oil around his pipes seeping through the mud in his engine bay. Clean the pipes out and make sure the clamps are tight. Get the EGR dissconnected at some stage in the future. The turbo will be fine, it would blow billows of blue or white smoke if it was shot. Trust me, they are a hitachi turbo, and they are almostr indestructable!!!!! Its $700 for a rebuild kit for them. If you live near Hamilton, take it to Turbo Diesel and Automotive in Frankton, they know there Nissan motors!!!! Edited May 7, 2005 by Diesel Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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