mikewolf's DIY turbo on an XP miata
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If it is dripping from that flange:
You also have an exhuast leak. That connection should be TIGHT.
It can come from the turbo or the engine, but my guess would be turbo. How much do you know about how it was treated on the WRX before you got it? Mileage? Condition? Etc.
If you have that much oil coming from the engine, then I would take a good look at valve seals.
Has the car smoked? What problem were you experiencing at idle?
You also have an exhuast leak. That connection should be TIGHT.
It can come from the turbo or the engine, but my guess would be turbo. How much do you know about how it was treated on the WRX before you got it? Mileage? Condition? Etc.
If you have that much oil coming from the engine, then I would take a good look at valve seals.
Has the car smoked? What problem were you experiencing at idle?
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I'm thinking it might be an injector. I will try it with the stock injectors (and a stock map) to see if it works better.
Is there an easy way to tell if an injector is sticking open?
Is there an easy way to tell if an injector is sticking open?
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Have the extinguisher ready again for this but....
Start the car. Disconnect injectors one at a time. Each time you disconnect one, the car should start running like crap. If you disconnect one and its the exact same, then you have your winner. The problem with that is that I think its already running like crap.
If you have enough fuel to be puddling and leaking everywhere, I would just pull some spark plugs and look down into each cylinder. If you get one with a puddle down there and a strong gas smell, you have your winner.
Start the car. Disconnect injectors one at a time. Each time you disconnect one, the car should start running like crap. If you disconnect one and its the exact same, then you have your winner. The problem with that is that I think its already running like crap.
If you have enough fuel to be puddling and leaking everywhere, I would just pull some spark plugs and look down into each cylinder. If you get one with a puddle down there and a strong gas smell, you have your winner.
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