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Clean engine oil in tail pipes. Is it the turbo?

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HouTX87

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At first I thought it was typical condensation but I've definitely got oil in the tail pipe tips. Engine runs fine, plugs are dry and all look identical. Oil level is down 1/2 quart after just a few hundred miles. I've installed a new delco pcv and an rjc pcv inline. At first I thought this would cure it since I could blow through the old pcv but it seems I still have a problem. I've pulled the up pipe off the throttle body and it is clean and dry. I have not yet pulled the down pipe to inspect the exhaust side of the turbo. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. The I got the turbo used from a friend, low mileage on the turbo but it is about ten years old. I've had it on the car for about 6 months with no issues. The oil drain line is new with a constant downward angle to be sure it drains properly. Does it sound like I have a leaking seal in the turbo?

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The sure fire way is the DP. My original barely leaked but it was still cooking in the DP. If its clean I doubt it made its way through the intake.
 
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