silentbob97

Well my 94tt z has been running great I have put over 3G's in it since I bought it. Almost all maintnence. Now today I find a puddle of oil in my left exhaust tip. Does this mean my turbo is done? It seemed to be running ok but it was a little sluggish when I hit the accelerator. My oil pressure is 60 when i'm on the throttle, I checked my oil a couple days ago and there was plenty. The idle is rough/ I am hoping it is just a turbo seal but I fear that the turbo is shot and the oil may be leaking from the Cartridge, the center section of the turbocharger. I knowthe oil can burn and build up in the unit (known as "coking") and eventually cause it to leak oil (this is the most common turbocharger problem). What do I do next? Thanks for the help.

300zx1717

all turbo motors have what is called blow by. A little bit of oil mist is blown through the intake charge and into the piston chambers. Not all of this is burnt, and might end up in your exaust. Have you noticed your turbos getting louder? This is usually a sign that the turbos are going, or if it seems to hesitate (like the turbine stopping). hopefully your turbos are not going! good luck
-Rob