smoking turbo

[epoxy_nc]

i just got new seals,etc put in my stock t25 turbo (sr20det) and i unplugged the CAS and tried to crank my car a few times (i was told to do this to get oil back into the turbo)

i finally got it cranked after i plugged it in but my turbo seems to be smoking a little. i was wondering if anyone had any ideas. i dont want to have to take that damn thing back off.

thanks.

[epoxy_nc]

hm...thought it might be some resedue on the turbo or something, but the smoke still comes back. i think the bolt on the top of the turbo isnt tightened all the way. that thing is a @#$% to tighten. i think i can grind down a wrench so i can turn it. (can get the wrench on the bolt, but cant move to tighten, only loosen)

i had to get new washers for the stock banjo bolts. they are a little thicker and stick out on the sides. would that really matter?

bah. i cant afford a new turbo right now

[Maeda]

Did you paint it at all?

My turbo smoked for a good week after I installed it because of some seals and paints...

[epoxy_nc]

Did you paint it at all?

My turbo smoked for a good week after I installed it because of some seals and paints...


no i didnt paint it.