Well if you think about it, the turbo sucks air from air cleaner and blows it into the intake. Thus if it leaked oil it would be blown into intake, not air cleaner.
I would bet money the turbo seal is bad. I know that Kaleb will sell you a bad one for $80, I bet the good ones might be cheaper.. hahahaha Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 2:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update intake from the air cleaner to the turbo, yes. Actual intake from the turbo to the head, I haven't opened that up. Should I check there? "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > didnt you say there was no oil in the intake? > > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > > > So the turbo wouldn't blow oil into the intake? > > > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > > > > >>its burning it somewhere, if it was the turbo blowing oil out your whole > >>back end would be covered with oil. > >> > > > > > > > > > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
