MCX turbo apex leaking oil into intercooler

[tom]

So I noticed oil around the wastegate side of my boost controller line. It had a loose fitting and was blowing oil out. Then I noticed oil being blown out of the two lines off the top of the intercooler. They were also loose and blowing oil out. Don't see any external oil leaks.

Does this mean a seal on the turbo is leaking oil and blowing it through the intercooler, lines, etc? Anyone seen this on a MCX rear mount? What's the verdict? It is still rideable for the short term as long as the oil levels are good (no losing much oil). Seals need to be replaced? Talk to me. Wondering if I should hit up my next couple scheduled rides or park it and get it fixed asap. ???

 

[Turbo Tim]

Take the seat off and follow all the return lines from the turbo to the front make sure there is no restrictions . It's doubtful that what you are describing is any big deal though. I just went through this with a garrett turbo , (mine was actually blowing flames out the exhaust ) LoL .

 

[tom]

I visually looked at the return lines and nothing was pinched. Should I remove them, fire it up and make sure they're flowing?

Fire is my main concern. Hate to have that turbo catch on fire.

 

[Turbo Tim]

I visually looked at the return lines and nothing was pinched. Should I remove them, fire it up and make sure they're flowing?

Fire is my main concern. Hate to have that turbo catch on fire.

That would be easy enough to do , just disconnect the retun line from the "T" and remove the dipstick ,fire it up and hold it over the dipstick hole and watch . It has to be flowing though , otherwise you'd be blowing massive oil out the exhaust . Is your crankcase vent wide open , and free flowing ?