pulled my motor, snapped some pics
 

got it out this morning. my plan was to redo the oil pan gasket and rear main seal but i found a new leak that looks like the cam shaft seal? looks like im leaking from my dipstick :giggle:.. i also took some pics of my ebay turbo turbine and compressor. im guessing 40k miles (10psi) since my install..

my engine is filthy btw...

this is what i never noticed was leaking.. How hard or easy is it to replace that seal on the cam? ( if that's even it )

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this was a minimal leak probably because it was a pita to get that t screwed in with the sender..

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pics of my turbine, compressor and ebay ewg..

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I suggest investing in a half dozen cans of brake cleaner. The highly pressurized stuff will clean that engine to shiny new status.

i was going to try degreaser but that sounds like it will work better.

If it makes you feel any better you're motor is cleaner than mine

Looks good so far.