Turbo issues?

[IllaNoizeTV]

So today I replaced the egr valve and while removing the cold pipe, I noticed oil on the inside and also oil residue on the outside. Obviously there's a turbo leak. What do you guys recommend? Are there any other options besides buying a new turbo, just don't want to break the bank because I know turbos are pretty pricy?

 

[hornsfan10609]

Yeah, you can buy a used turbo.

 

[IllaNoizeTV]

Are the 1st 2 turbos on this website, the OEM replacement for our cars?

http://www.xsboostturbochargers.com/products/category/mazda/

 

[hornsfan10609]

Yeah that looks like it to me, $950 isn't too bad.
I recall seeing them for around $700 but I can't find the site. Or you can get a knockoff for around $250 and gamble or get it balanced and see how long it lasts. The $250 turbo would likely be journal bearing though.

 

[IllaNoizeTV]

So I installed the new turbo with my friend. My friend tapped the turbo to connect it directly to the wastegate with a vacuum line and we connected the original vacuum line from the intake to just a random bolt on the cold pipe so there's not a vacuum leak. However, now I can't hit boost so It feels like a NA car. Do u think connecting the vacuum line to a bolt still causes a vacuum leak.? 'm gonna zip tie the line and hopefully that'll do the trick. Any suggestions would help. Thanks.

 

[Valk]

you would have to delete the line you arent using or it will always leak boost/vaccum. take care of that like.. right now.

 

[IllaNoizeTV]

It was loose cold pipe piping. It's all good now.