I dont know what is wrong with this car.
I finally got it all back together, I was very proud of myself, pulled the head and replaced it and the car started almost immediately.

I should have known it was too good to be true.

So I went around the block just to hear it run, it stalls as I literally get halfway around the block, no shutters, no rough idle, it just slowly revs down and the battery, CEL, and Transmission arrow illuminate. It started up right away with no trouble, then 20ft later same thing revs drop to 0 and the CEL comes on.
I had to do this a few times to get back to the house. and as I drive through the alley I see a trail of "liquid" coming from where the car was sitting.

I open the hood and there is smoke galore coming from the rear of the engine. and I thought it was coolant leaking from a hose but after closer examination I find that it is oil!

Coming from a pipe. I took a picture of the pipe that is leaking...I have no idea what it is and what it is for.
I started the car again and watched the pipe and liquid is spewing from the as if its under pressure.


HELP!

I got pictures for reference.

 

I forgot to mention that when I opened the hood I noticed that I didnt tighten the clamps to the intercooler piping and the hose popped off, so I was hoping thats why it was stalling on me.

I took a picture of the leak just to show you how bad it was.

The previous photo of the dipstick shows the oil level which is "empty" and the gunk that is on the end of the stick. I don't know why its like that.

 

The one pipe with the orange?
If so then that is the turbo oil return line to the block. You can get a new gasket and seal cheap. I would start with that and see if the leak stops. It will usually not leak at just idle but only under boost.

 

Ok thats good news. I will try and find a new gasket for it.

Do you have any thoughts on why the dipstick has that gunk on it?

 

That might be from some condensation left from doing the head job.

 

Ok Thanks Tech.

I'm gonna get the gasket kit from the dealer, Hopefully she will be back up and running by Monday afternoon.

 

So, I just finished the oil return pipe, started it and everything was fine for about 5 minutes then it started to smoke and the car stalled while it was idling.
I tried starting it to move the car farther back and it wouldnt start for 3 attempts.

Once it started again I moved the car back and I found a fresh spot of oil on the ground.



What do you think Tech?
Anyone?

Im about to get it back on the stands to watch what is happening under the car.


I'll keep you posted

 

I would watch and try to see where it is coming from. Maybe the oil feed line cracked.

 

probably the oil fittings on the turbo.

could have left crush washers off the banjo bolts as well.

pretty sure they are banjo's... but yea check that stuff!

 

Ok, we're good!
I got the oil leak taken care of. It was the gasket set wrong when I put it on and was still leaking.

I also replaced the MAF sensor and she stopped stalling on me.

but now that I can drive it confidently I noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust when I accelerate and the RPM's get to about 3k+ .
It smokes for a few seconds no more than a minute when I let it sit and idle after a trip.

Could this be the turbo going out? How can I confirm this?


YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME FOR YOUR HELP!

 

Did you do the vent system when you were in there?

 

By the vent system do you mean the PCV?
Yes I did. I bought the whole kit, cleaned out the holes on the side of the block also.

 

Ok, so now I noticed that there is oil leaking out of the top of my oil dipstick and the oil cap. I replaced the gasket on the oil cap so I am not sure why it would start leaking.


Could there be something else wrong with the PCV or anything else with the car?

Could it be possible that whatever pressure there is in the engine is causing the smoking at high rpm's?

 

Yes that is possible. Was the hole in the top of the cam cover clear(open)?
Did you also clean the valve in the induction hose just before the turbo?

 

The hole on top of the cam cover was clear. I had the thing off for the head gasket job.

and as for the valve, No. I know the piece you're talking about. how do you suggest i clean that?

 

Anyway you can. Sometimes a drill bit will work good.

 

You tha man TECH! I cleaned it out and now the car is running like a champ.

 

Glad it went well.