new vortech already leaking oil

hardhitter · September 14th, 2011, 04:08 PM

I'm starting to think vortech doesn't make very good superchargers.. the first one I had internally leaked oil and now my brand new one (less than 1000 miles) is also leaking oil. It is all around the impeller blades and sprays out of my bypass valve. Then it goes all through my intercooler piping and on the maf up into the intake. I guess I'll be calling vortech since it's still under warranty. I'm starting to think that all of them leak like this though and that a replacement wouldn't be any different.

stal94gt · September 14th, 2011, 04:13 PM

Sorry to hear your bad luck. Leaks happen from time to time but usualy happens with age. It sounds like you have had some shit luck cause many people run vortechs and never have issues with leaks. I know mine ran like a top.

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 04:16 PM

yea vortech has been at doing their job with blower for years and years just sound like crappy luck to me just like getting a new car thats a lemon at heart.

0949er · September 14th, 2011, 04:36 PM

I bought my blower used 2 years ago and I have yet to encounter any problems/leaks. *knock on wood*

Steve03GT · September 14th, 2011, 04:42 PM

positive the oil isnt coming from your pcv system?

03_StangGuy · September 14th, 2011, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Steve03GT

positive the oil isnt coming from your pcv system?

+1

stal94gt · September 14th, 2011, 04:49 PM

I see a oil catch can. If it is a self contained unit the oil is red

Steve03GT · September 14th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Most people run catch can on the line going from the pcv valve to the throttle body.. I've seen oil in my line going from the driver side to the intake

blownstang · September 14th, 2011, 11:26 PM

I'm running a catch can off the driver side cover. 1 year and 4 months and not a drop of oil. I bought my blower used and haven't had any issues with it.

Shaun03GT · September 14th, 2011, 11:30 PM

I just think you have REALLY bad luck. You seem to have a lot of issues with that car man. Ive had my Vortech on for 18k miles with a 2.87 pulley (54000rpm at shiftpoint) and it had 2-3k on it when I bought it, with 0 issues...knock on wood.

Nitmare67 · September 15th, 2011, 01:24 AM

My v3si has 20k miles on it and has never leaked a single drop..... It would be easy to identify though because the v3 synthetic is red - i think its tranny oil anyways.

Nitmare67 · September 15th, 2011, 01:25 AM

I will say I dont run a catch can and I've cleaned my intercooler out a few times because it was coated in oil from the pcv. i'm just too lazy to build a catch can setup.

Shaun03GT · September 15th, 2011, 01:28 AM

Lol same here

jivepepper · September 15th, 2011, 02:23 AM

I have never had problems with my Vortech SC's. Plus I over spin them. Do you have your PCV going to the intake pipe? When my orginal motor was needing new rings there was a good bit of oil in the pipes.

hardhitter · September 15th, 2011, 09:31 AM

I have a catch can routed back to the powerpipe and there was no oil in it.. just orange sludge and water. The line going to the powerpipe from the catch can was dry. When I took the powerpipe off I could see lines of oil going down the pipe from the blower inlet but no oil around the catch can line inlet. You guys that say you haven't had any problems.. have you actually taken the intake pipe off to see if there is oil? Mine functions normally except for the oil so I wouldn't have known without looking. I now have the catch can venting to atmosphere so I'll check on it later to see if there is more oil around the blower inlet. I had to clean the oil out of the maf though so I'm sure that it was affecting my tune.

0949er · September 15th, 2011, 10:22 AM

I took my discharge pipes off the other day (had to replace my belt tensioner) and it was as clean as could be. no oil or debre or even specs of dust for that matter

ogbatman · September 15th, 2011, 12:21 PM

I had oil leak on mine but it cuz Im not running a catch can. Sometimes after hard driving it will leak from the airfilter. But I have read on other sites that its normal.

Nitmare67 · September 15th, 2011, 12:48 PM

Mine does get a little oil in the air intake on into the head unit from the PCV system but nothing horrible. I clean it out about once a month or two when I take it apart to do other stuff. I'm not running a catch can though. I run the v3si and check the oil on it once a week and I've never had to add a drop. Maybe I just got lucky. Thats was the main reason I puchased a new kit though - 3 year warranty FTW!

hardhitter · September 15th, 2011, 01:16 PM

I really don't think mine is from the pcv.. here is a picture

Steve03GT · September 15th, 2011, 02:57 PM

theres like sand in that oil, wtf

September 14th, 2011, 04:08 PM	#1
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	new vortech already leaking oil I'm starting to think vortech doesn't make very good superchargers.. the first one I had internally leaked oil and now my brand new one (less than 1000 miles) is also leaking oil. It is all around the impeller blades and sprays out of my bypass valve. Then it goes all through my intercooler piping and on the maf up into the intake. I guess I'll be calling vortech since it's still under warranty. I'm starting to think that all of them leak like this though and that a replacement wouldn't be any different. __________________ Vortech V2 Si

September 14th, 2011, 04:13 PM	#2
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	Sorry to hear your bad luck. Leaks happen from time to time but usualy happens with age. It sounds like you have had some shit luck cause many people run vortechs and never have issues with leaks. I know mine ran like a top. __________________ bone stock from the factory!

September 14th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#3
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea vortech has been at doing their job with blower for years and years just sound like crappy luck to me just like getting a new car thats a lemon at heart. __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

September 14th, 2011, 04:36 PM	#4
0949er MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 114 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 3,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought my blower used 2 years ago and I have yet to encounter any problems/leaks. knock on wood __________________ MODS: Vortech V1 T-Trim @ 7.5 PSI (tuned down) Comp Cam Stage 2's + more 432 rwhp / 396 rwtq 02/27/2011 NEW VIDEOS! It takes ~$60 a rwhp (over stock) for a 99-04 Mustang GT. Do the Math C2H5OH on the horizon

September 14th, 2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	positive the oil isnt coming from your pcv system? __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 398 hp, 365 tq 12.518@114.38mph Vortech V3, BA 2600, Magnaflow CatBack, Pro 5.0 shifter, SCT Livewire, BBK Catted X, M/T ET Streets 315/35/17, 160* Stat, FRPP 4.10, CXRacing IC, Vortech MaxFlow Race Valve, 3.33 Pulley, BBK 78MM TB

September 14th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#7
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	I see a oil catch can. If it is a self contained unit the oil is red __________________ bone stock from the factory!

September 14th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#8
Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most people run catch can on the line going from the pcv valve to the throttle body.. I've seen oil in my line going from the driver side to the intake __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 398 hp, 365 tq 12.518@114.38mph Vortech V3, BA 2600, Magnaflow CatBack, Pro 5.0 shifter, SCT Livewire, BBK Catted X, M/T ET Streets 315/35/17, 160* Stat, FRPP 4.10, CXRacing IC, Vortech MaxFlow Race Valve, 3.33 Pulley, BBK 78MM TB

September 14th, 2011, 11:26 PM	#9
blownstang Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,551 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'm running a catch can off the driver side cover. 1 year and 4 months and not a drop of oil. I bought my blower used and haven't had any issues with it. __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Suspension, Built Rear, V1 S N/A: 266/300, 3,550lbs, 13.44 @ 100.5 1.77 60' Non-intercooled: 356/371, 3,575lbs, 12.81 @ 110.47 1.86 60' Intercooled: 362/370

September 14th, 2011, 11:30 PM	#10
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,446 iTrader: 12 reviews	I just think you have REALLY bad luck. You seem to have a lot of issues with that car man. Ive had my Vortech on for 18k miles with a 2.87 pulley (54000rpm at shiftpoint) and it had 2-3k on it when I bought it, with 0 issues...knock on wood. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

September 15th, 2011, 01:24 AM	#11
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	My v3si has 20k miles on it and has never leaked a single drop..... It would be easy to identify though because the v3 synthetic is red - i think its tranny oil anyways.

September 15th, 2011, 01:25 AM	#12
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will say I dont run a catch can and I've cleaned my intercooler out a few times because it was coated in oil from the pcv. i'm just too lazy to build a catch can setup.

September 15th, 2011, 01:28 AM	#13
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,446 iTrader: 12 reviews	Lol same here __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

September 15th, 2011, 02:23 AM	#14
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have never had problems with my Vortech SC's. Plus I over spin them. Do you have your PCV going to the intake pipe? When my orginal motor was needing new rings there was a good bit of oil in the pipes. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

September 15th, 2011, 09:31 AM	#15
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a catch can routed back to the powerpipe and there was no oil in it.. just orange sludge and water. The line going to the powerpipe from the catch can was dry. When I took the powerpipe off I could see lines of oil going down the pipe from the blower inlet but no oil around the catch can line inlet. You guys that say you haven't had any problems.. have you actually taken the intake pipe off to see if there is oil? Mine functions normally except for the oil so I wouldn't have known without looking. I now have the catch can venting to atmosphere so I'll check on it later to see if there is more oil around the blower inlet. I had to clean the oil out of the maf though so I'm sure that it was affecting my tune. __________________ Vortech V2 Si

September 15th, 2011, 10:22 AM	#16
0949er MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 114 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 3,224 iTrader: 0 reviews	I took my discharge pipes off the other day (had to replace my belt tensioner) and it was as clean as could be. no oil or debre or even specs of dust for that matter __________________ MODS: Vortech V1 T-Trim @ 7.5 PSI (tuned down) Comp Cam Stage 2's + more 432 rwhp / 396 rwtq 02/27/2011 NEW VIDEOS! It takes ~$60 a rwhp (over stock) for a 99-04 Mustang GT. Do the Math C2H5OH on the horizon

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September 15th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#17
ogbatman Regular 01 Bullitt 429rwhp 391tq Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had oil leak on mine but it cuz Im not running a catch can. Sometimes after hard driving it will leak from the airfilter. But I have read on other sites that its normal. __________________ Blk #200 Mods: V2-SQ Vortech w/Aftercooler 10psi, built motor, custom blower cams, Full MM suspension 429rwhp 391rwtq need a new alt..

September 15th, 2011, 12:48 PM	#18
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine does get a little oil in the air intake on into the head unit from the PCV system but nothing horrible. I clean it out about once a month or two when I take it apart to do other stuff. I'm not running a catch can though. I run the v3si and check the oil on it once a week and I've never had to add a drop. Maybe I just got lucky. Thats was the main reason I puchased a new kit though - 3 year warranty FTW!

September 15th, 2011, 01:16 PM	#19
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	I really don't think mine is from the pcv.. here is a picture __________________ Vortech V2 Si

September 15th, 2011, 02:57 PM	#20
Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	theres like sand in that oil, wtf __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 398 hp, 365 tq 12.518@114.38mph Vortech V3, BA 2600, Magnaflow CatBack, Pro 5.0 shifter, SCT Livewire, BBK Catted X, M/T ET Streets 315/35/17, 160* Stat, FRPP 4.10, CXRacing IC, Vortech MaxFlow Race Valve, 3.33 Pulley, BBK 78MM TB

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