Black Oil dripping out of exhaust

[ian4455]

Prior to upgrading my 3b I had no issues, upgraded to used RS2 intercooler, new turbo, manifold and 3" exhaust system. My Car hasn't beed driven only started on the drive but noticed a bit of black oil dripping from the exhaust flange underneath

Whats happened ?

[driftin jo]

When you say dripping from the exhaust flange do you mean the down pipe ?
If its the down pipe it is possible you have oil dripping / spraying on it from a hose .
I have seen this before when people don't tighten or clean the mating faces of the turbo oil feed hose properly, it can squirt a fine jet of oil and if its going in that direction it may run down the exhaust.

[ian4455]

The dripping oil is coming from inside the exhaust

[driftin jo]

Are you sure its oil and not just black water from condensation ?
If it is oil then I suspect turbo oil seal is not seated right an is dumping oil into the exhaust

[ian4455]

...could be but thinking about this, may be worth me putting some dye in the oil and UV light the dripping substance.

[driftin jo]

just catch some of it on something none absorbent an stick your finger in it you will know if it is oil or just black water.

[ian4455]

put my finger inside the exhaust pipe and its swimming in oil.

[SteveH]

Get the turbo off and have the seals checked. It's likely to be the hot side if it's dripping with oil. I can't imagine a load of oil will do your cats any good, unless you've decatted?

[ian4455]

No cats, 3" full system turbo back over.

[nip]

put my finger inside the exhaust pipe and its swimming in oil.

I had a turbo that failed it shot two and a half litres of oil into the exhaust.

[driftin jo]

Where did you get the turbo ? Through it at back at them .

[Billman]

Probably the turbo seal on the exhaust side. Check also the compressor side.

What turbo is it?

[ian4455]

Removed this afternoon, turns out its the hotside. Returned to manufacturer next week for repair.