Turbo Finally Went Pop

[whitestag]

well started up the car yesterday to go to work, warmed up nicly. when it hit boost it howled like crazy so i knew i was in trouble, but had to get to work, leaving work i babied it home, taking off from lights howled then slight pop now it doesnt howl but can clearly hear turbo spinning..and goes like a lead balloon.

was hoping maybe cooler pipe but kidding myself.

i take it its rebuild time, opinions? i want the stock responce, or close to.. is hypergear the one? or is there a better option for same responce. not after power.

also how long is the turnaround time? as its my only car just wondering on how long am i looking at to get swapped.

[scotty nm35]

Get on to Craig, he may be able to fit you in.

If you go Hypergear make sure he doesn't put large wheels in, ask for stock sized or similar. Otherwise buy a S/H stock turbo and cross your fingers.

[Dunc]

I'd be hoping Dale finishes his over the weekend and find out how that worked out for him - he was aiming for near on stock response from his rebuild.

[impul535w]

As am I.

[whitestag]

so how much differant can it be before i really need a ECU? i know most seem to get one, but i dont mind its performance.

[scotty nm35]

Personally I believe any modification should be tuned for, especially a turbo. The stock computer has no idea the modification has been done so usually runs rich to compensate causing poor response and bad fuel economy.

[whitestag]

also need to use car till its ready as i need to get to work. just keep it under 2k-2.5k rpm? seeing as its the exaust that gives up, i cant really do dammage to the motor right? its just the turbo.

[Ross]

If the turbo is unbalanced enough for the compressor to touch the housing, it'll start grinding the vanes down and the housing wall. What ever doesn't get caught in the intercooler will be going into your motor.

[whitestag]

Video of the noise

Edited July 27, 2012 by whitestag

[Daleo]

Your link doesn't work.

Your situation sounds exactly like what happened to me last week.

It won't be an intercooler pipe; Turbo is dead, you'll have a bunch of blade tips in the exhaust.

As Ross said; if you continue to drive it; you may end up with Aluminium filings all through your inlet tract & intercooler.

I would keep any driving to a minimum; think driving to the workshop for removal & replacement.

Any turbo you decide to have built, will be around a week turnaround, do you have a spare to have built?

Get in contact with Craig (Jetwreck); he knows.

Mine won't be going by the weekend, coatings are still being done, but I'm hoping for something close to standard; but with a bit of potential.

Edited July 27, 2012 by Daleo

[whitestag]

well i work maybe 3km away from home at best. i need to drive today and tomorrow but have till thursday off then, so i guess im pulling it out then. any hints or tips? worth getting someone else to do it? what would that cost?

[Daleo]

well i work maybe 3km away from home at best. i need to drive today and tomorrow but have till thursday off then, so i guess im pulling it out then. any hints or tips? worth getting someone else to do it? what would that cost?

Got access to a hoist? How mechanically inclined are you?

I believe most mechanics want around $2000-$2500 ; the worst quote I've heard is around $5000. Then you need a turbo on top of that.

Talk to Jetwreck.

[whitestag]

sorry about the link this is it.

[whitestag]

i can get access to a hoist, im willing to do mechanical work if it saves $2000 lol. just got engaged and havent got cash to throw around. also if i save $2000 i can use that to justify an ECU lol

[sav man]

I'd recommend not to drive it. I blew mine doing recce for Targa, and had to drive it ~200km home (i was in the middle of bumf**k nowhere, didn't really have a choice) . When I pulled the turbo off, there was oil everywhere through the pipes, but luckily for my the compressor wheels just bent round instead of brake/file. But it's less than ideal to put oil all through your IC and pipework. Also you will struggle to get up any hill, or pull out into traffic.

My Turbo is currently at hypergear getting the smallest highflow avaliable.

[Marcus89]

Got access to a hoist? How mechanically inclined are you?

I believe most mechanics want around $2000-$2500 ; the worst quote I've heard is around $5000. Then you need a turbo on top of that.

Talk to Jetwreck.

Jesus is it that hard to get to the turbos on the stageas?

[scotty nm35]

lol, yep.

[whitestag]

yeah, they pinned between the engine and firewall, hard to even see let alone get out, its an engine out ordeal it looks like, but i heard craig and scott can do it without pulling engine.

also scott, u still doing dump pipes? if im doing turbo may aswell do dumppipe while its out.

[scotty nm35]

Yeh mate, I will PM you.

[Jetwreck]

if you do get stuck give us a buzz.

I'll PM yah