Why do I have problems with my Turbo?
There could be many reasons why you’re experiencing turbo problems, such as: Contaminated oil. Low levels of oil, which in turn causes low oil pressure. Foreign objects e.g. dust and small stones) entering the turbo. Turbo becomes exhausted from over-working.
What should I do before removing a turbo?
1) Before you begin to remove the turbo, it is recommended that you allow the engine to run until it is at the functional temperature, before turning it off and draining the engine oil extremely carefully (due to hot temperatures).
Which is the best place to replace a turbocharger?
If you don’t feel confident enough with replacing a turbocharger yourself, at Sinspeed, we offer a specialised turbo rebuild service, which is carried out by our skilled team of turbo specialists. Not only will we diagnose the problem but we will also carry out the necessary repairs.
Where do you find the downpipe for a turbo?
So, you need to locate the exhaust pipe, more commonly knows as the downpipe, that connects your turbo and the remainder of the exhaust. Once found, all the bolts linking the turbo and the downpipe together need to be unscrewed.
What do you need to know about turbo installation?
It can be fuel or tune related as well Just to cover clocking in a quick fashion, all this requires is that you have the feed fitting perfectly vertical at the 12 o’clock position and the drain directly at the ground, 6 o’clock position.
What happens if a turbo shaft is not properly clocked?
Upon inspection of a turbo that was not properly clocked, you will clearly see the shaft will overheat and “blue”. A properly lubricated shaft even after 20+ thousand miles will not show heat like this, its very easy to tell when its an oiling problem(not a manufacturing issue).
Which is the most overlooked step in turbo installation?
This is the most overlooked step and literally will be catastrophic to your turbo if you do not follow the instructions. Not only that, most will end up thinking its a defective product when it was improperly installed.
What causes a turbo to back up when plugged in?
Most common is crankcase pressure. If you are getting any boosted source to the crankcase that will pressurize it and leave the air with nowhere to go but out the drain line. This will immediately back the turbo up and make it look like your fogging for mosquitoes.