oil leaks !?!

[sshewins]

A breif rewind: I changed the heads with redone ones this past summer. It ran pretty good so far. However, it just recently need a top off of coolant. No biggie, but I started wondering - why? Well today, I added the needed amount and let it idle up a little and to my supprize, there was a a small amout (about 1/2" by 1/4") of bubbles/foaming where the turbo sits on the manifold . I didn't use a gasket. I've not changed the tuna can either (only have put about 5000 miles or so since we got it last year). There is no hardening of the upper radiator hose, no foaming in the cooland reservoir, nothing that would indicate another bad head gasket. I am using synthetic oil.

Could this possibly be normal? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance,

 

[625fireman]

Oil or water bubbles??? Sorry confused. Title says oil leaks but you are topping off coolant.

 

[sshewins]

Good point. It was kinda watery oilish (maybe a little fuel thrown in for good measure). I haven't had the time to really check it to be 100% sure, but its watery oilish. Black in color.

 

[DEERE3594]

It sure doesnt sound normal.. any pictures?

 

[sshewins]

Sorry no camera. I hope its only the turbo dyin on me. I have a spare; or a ATT would be nice.

 

[625fireman]

First thing is to check the turbo oil drain is open. If any gunk get in there an slows down the drain you will blow the seals out in a heartbeat.