Thread: [Build Thread] -- Journey to 700+ WHP [Supercharger]
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Old 06-27-2018, 09:02 AM   #142 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by milkcow500 View Post
This has been an ongoing issue with this blower for a number of years. What's happening is that the output shaft seal is leaking hot compressed air into the housing, which causes the oil to plash upwards. The only real solution I've seen to this was to plug BOTH sides, since it is a self-contained unit.

Edit: Rusty's idea sounds pretty good imo.
It is,

Mine did this when it was still stock @ 9PSI, I had fluid all over my windshield. Funny cause they tried to blame me at first saying I had power washed my engine and push water into the unit :/
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