Hybrid turbo smoking at idle. Oil leaking.

[DangerMouse]

So my car just started smoking at idle when the car is warm. I would also notice some smoke occasionally from the front of the car. Pulled the intake and looked under the car. The oil feed and drain lines look to be good. But there is oil leaking from the center section. Is the center clamp something that could be tightened or since it’s already burning oil, I’m most likely doomed LOL.

 

[dhminer]

Looks toast, but I could be wrong. Is the vband tight? I'd bet Ron can get them rebuilt for a good price if it's a whoosh hybrid.

 

[DangerMouse]

Looks toast, but I could be wrong. Is the vband tight? I'd bet Ron can get them rebuilt for a good price if it's a whoosh hybrid.

I can’t quite get to the nut on the vband. I will try again this weekend when it’s cooler out and I have more time. It is a whoosh, i didn’t want to say and scare anyone. I’m not upset or blaming anyone. Things happen. Unfortunately I had an s280 I had sell brand new a few months ago. Really wish I would have kept it now.

 

[PhoenixM3]

I can’t quite get to the nut on the vband. I will try again this weekend when it’s cooler out and I have more time. It is a whoosh, i didn’t want to say and scare anyone. I’m not upset or blaming anyone. Things happen. Unfortunately I had an s280 I had sell brand new a few months ago. Really wish I would have kept it now.

Have I got a deal for you

 

[DangerMouse]

Have I got a deal for you

A free turbo?!!!

 

[Dpro]

Have I got a deal for you

You still have not sold your S280?

 

[PhoenixM3]

You still have not sold your S280?

Nope. Still got it and the new long block….

 

[DangerMouse]

To update this the nut to the vband is tucked in under the manifold. Can't get to it without pulling the turbo out. Turbo started making a howling siren sound. I thought I was getting pulled over at first LOL. Then even more burning oil and smoke not just at idle. Currently pulling the turbo and got lucky whoosh had an s280 in stock.

 

[Dpro]

To update this the nut to the vband is tucked in under the manifold. Can't get to it without pulling the turbo out. Turbo started making a howling siren sound. I thought I was getting pulled over at first LOL. Then even more burning oil and smoke not just at idle. Currently pulling the turbo and got lucky whoosh had an s280 in stock.

you will be happy with the upgrade

 

[DangerMouse]

you will be happy with the upgrade

Thanks! I’m not happy about being forced to do it at this time but it‘s better than putting a stock turbo back in. Pulled the turbo tonight, wasn’t able to get the nuts off to separate the turbo and manifold so I called it quits before I broke something

 

[akiraproject24]

Thanks! I’m not happy about being forced to do it at this time but it‘s better than putting a stock turbo back in. Pulled the turbo tonight, wasn’t able to get the nuts off to separate the turbo and manifold so I called it quits before I broke something

How many miles on the hybrid?

 

[LilPartyBox]

Ron warranties them for a 1yr/12k miles. If you are purchasing an s280, I assume you are past the warranty period.

 

[DangerMouse]

How many miles on the hybrid?

Right around 8,000 miles.

Ron warranties them for a 1yr/12k miles. If you are purchasing an s280, I assume you are past the warranty period.

I installed it in June of 2020, so no warranty. Once I get the car back together and things settle down, I’ll talk to him about getting it rebuilt. Shit happens, no ones fault. Well probably my fault HAHA. Just one of those things.

 

[DangerMouse]

As another update, there is quite a bit of in and out shaft play. It is my understanding that it is ok for a little side to side, as long as the blades don’t touch, but it should not move in and out.

 

[DangerMouse]

Everything is done, just clearanced the block for the s280. Now I wait til Friday when everything gets here. Hopefully it fits back together just as easy. I also grabbed new oil feed and return lines. I'm not risking anything again.

 

[DangerMouse]

S280 is in. Just need to hook up the oil, coolant lines and add fluids. Getting close. For one guy working alone I'm pretty proud of myself. Pats self on back hahahaha. Oh and intake but that's easy.

Also my turbosmart shortie bov wouldn't line up to the s280 housing adapter. I had drill out one of the mounting holes on the bov a couple mm.

 

[DangerMouse]

It's alive! All the little things sure take the most time.

 

[akiraproject24]

S280 is in. Just need to hook up the oil, coolant lines and add fluids. Getting close. For one guy working alone I'm pretty proud of myself. Pats self on back hahahaha. Oh and intake but that's easy.

Also my turbosmart shortie bov wouldn't line up to the s280 housing adapter. I had drill out one of the mounting holes on the bov a couple mm.

If you find out anything more about the hybrid let us know.

 

[DangerMouse]

If you find out anything more about the hybrid let us know.

Will do. I don't know if we will know the cause. When I was out of town my car was in a hit and run while parked on the street. The dealership that fixed it, I had do an oil change. Im thinking they didn't put 5w30 like I repeatedly asked. I should have changed it again when I got it home, but who knows at this point. I'm just hoping for my luck to turn with this car.

 

[rcnut14]

Will do. I don't know if we will know the cause. When I was out of town my car was in a hit and run while parked on the street. The dealership that fixed it, I had do an oil change. Im thinking they didn't put 5w30 like I repeatedly asked. I should have changed it again when I got it home, but who knows at this point. I'm just hoping for my luck to turn with this car.

Do hybrids require different oil than factory?