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GARRETT T3 turbocharger 360 degree turbine oil seal. Designed to fit all T3, T4, and T3/T4 hybrid turbochargers and will replace/update the factory GARRETT piston ring oil seal to eliminate oil bypassing (oil/smoke in engine exhaust). See photo to show OEM/GARRETT oil seal at left and the 360 degree oil seal at right.

This oil seal is a new (as of 2005) version stainless steel staggered gap piston ring oil seal and are the same seals that we employ on our Red Series turbochargers for the best in oil retention!

The original/OEM piston ring oil seal maintains a .008-.013" gap to allow for thermal expansion at the turbine side of the turbocharger. As the old style piston ring sees service/wear, the gap will increase/widen allowing for oil bypassing and, typically, smoke in the engine exhaust. The new style 360 degree piston ring oil seal will actually overlap when in service which eliminates the concern for oil bypassing and will never reduce oil retention properties after wear/service. In short, this 360 degree oil seal is designed to eliminate oil bypassing for the life of the turbocharger.


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