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Old 05-02-2004, 11:22 AM
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Is that the wastegate flange?

Oh man, if it is that is what I am dealing with right now...

First I (apparently or possibly) misdiagnosed a blown turbo seal. Turns out that this is very unlikely based on input from the not so local turbo shop.

I am now in the process of chasing my blowby as it appears to me that the oil is passing through tthe turbo/wastgate pressure hose and then leaking out the drain hole on the bottom of the wastegate.

Can you clarify this picture/leak location for me?
I have been putting a lot of grey matter to this issue and have some theories to bounce offf someone.

Upon closer inspection of your photo it looks like I see the pic clearer. I used a little shot of high temp rtv on my drain and it seemed to seal it weith no ill effects.
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