ryp3 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 So I just installed my dp and cbe. Drove it for 10 min conservatively and noticed a smell also the up pipe was glowing. I then swapped out the up pipe to a catless. Now the area around the turbo is smoking and there is an oil leak. I Am assuming that the turbo seals toast and it's leakingdown the up pipe. I smell burning oil as well as see some drips into that area. I have read that smoke out of the exhaust is an indication of blown seals. But I see none and the cars boosting properly. Has anyone encountered similar issues? Also is it possible for the turbo toleak oil down the up pipe if blown. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sounds like you broke one of the half moon plastic covers on the valve cover above the manifold. Apparently its a common DIY mistake. Try a search or I'm sure someone else can provide more details. I'm hoping I didn't do this myself with my uppipe install. So far it looks ok on mine. But I have not driven the car yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Motorsports Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sounds like you broke one of the half moon plastic covers on the valve cover above the manifold. Apparently its a common DIY mistake. Try a search or I'm sure someone else can provide more details. I'm hoping I didn't do this myself with my uppipe install. So far it looks ok on mine. But I have not driven the car yet. This. It is indeed very common to punch out a half moon seal when replacing the up pipe! These are the gaskets your local dealership should have in stock.. http://shop.bostonmotorsports.com/Subaru-Half-Moon-Valve-Cover-Gasket_p_1143.html While you have your valve cover off we recommend replacing the spark plug gaskets along with valve cover gasket http://shop.bostonmotorsports.com/Subaru-Spark-Plug-Valve-Cover-Gasket_p_1144.html Valve cover gasket part numbers are 13272AA140 & 13270AA190(if you want to do both sides) Don't forget Fujibond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryp3 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thank you for your responses. I'll take a look when rip it apart again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazdaslo Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 here are some pictures few posts down just got done with a bunch of stuff on my car, and it has a bit of smoke from the passenger side, no up-pipe work, but replaced the turbo, will see if I am doing valve cover gaskets next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Ha I did this too on my uppipe install back in the day. backed up my driveway and watched a pool of oil following me. holy crap did I scare myself until I realized it was just a silly little cam seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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