1988 Mazda MX6 turbo problems

SHAGGY2DOPE1989

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1988 MAZDA MX6
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
250,000 MILES

Hi for some reason the turbo is throwing oil all into the intake I dont even know were to start I never owed a car with a turbo so it runs like a 2stroke blue smoke and its full of oil not a lil drop here and there its full juss pooring out and is it safe driving like this? Or should I get a ok one from the junkyards for now

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

You may have blown a turbo seal, if this is the case you will have to get this done by a turbo specialist as this is a very precise operation and if the turbo balance is incorrect you will destroy it.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, December 5th, 2009 AT 4:11 AM

SHAGGY2DOPE1989

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Ok well were I live there is no one that will touch this turbo closes person is sacromento is it safe to drive the car like this or should I get a good one from a junkyard for now?

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Saturday, December 5th, 2009 AT 4:16 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Driving will be a problem as the oil consumption will be great, getting one from a wreckers can be a problem as you don't know the history and you don't want to send good $$ on a possible problem, first thing to do is get a local mechanic to confirm this diagnosis, if it is the turbo seal, you should be able to get it repaired with a few days turn around if you have to ship it out of town, check this option first.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, December 5th, 2009 AT 5:56 AM