When Porting a 14b, How Do You Clean Metal Shavings?

[DSMRevolution]

Last night I pulled my 14b turbo off my (heh, thats new). I am planning to port it a bit, but I was wondering what you used to make sure all the metal shavings were out. Since its on the exhaust I shouldn't have to worry too much correct? Should I just use a air tank to blow out all the shavings that I can? Thanks.

 

[CarTunr22]

First try to get it all out by hand and only then should you use the air compressor(be careful)

 

[DSMRevolution]

Ok thanks. Also is it okay to spray engine degreaser on the turbo and then hose it off as long as i let it dry before reinstalling it?

thanks again

 

[EROK81]

Originally posted by DSMRevolution
Ok thanks. Also is it okay to spray engine degreaser on the turbo and then hose it off as long as i let it dry before reinstalling it?

thanks again

Use brake clean, that way you won't have to rinse it off.

 

[DSMRevolution]

Originally posted by EROK81


Use brake clean, that way you won't have to rinse it off.

Oh, good idea. Thanks, I'll give that a try tonight after work!

 

[ClutchTSI/AWD]

I wouldn't use forced air to blow it out .You'll probably end up getting the little shaveings into places yo don't really want them. I just ported my T-2small this week I simply shuved a rag( balled up ) in the hole , down as far as i could (while still being able to reach it . I also used a shop vac too suck out the shavings as I ported it . When I was done I vaced all I could see on top and as ipulled out the rag . Followed up by useing a thin long extension too get down in there .

As too why I ported my little T- 25 , well I was bored . But I will tell you It made a bigg Fu@kin difference .She spooles so damn quik it dumb . The one good thing now is that she will make 16 psi from 2,000 Rpm to 7,000 Rpm I couldn't beleive it . we'll just hace to wait and see how long she'll last now . good luck with your mod .

 

[2-0turbo]

If you are on the exhaust side, just separate the housing from the center section. For compressor side outlet, I'd stick a rag down the hole. It is too easy to separate the turbine housing though.

 

[twistedtsi]

yea i used the iar compressor but like 2.0turbo said take the exhaust side off first that way u can get everyhting out its very simple to disconnect good luck

 

[draculia]

seperate the housing no matter what, that's my opinion. i used brake cleaner, carb cleaner can be used. water will cause flash rust on the turbine housing.

 

[WhipmastaFlex]

denatured alcohol

 

[DSMRevolution]

Hey thanks for the tips everybody! I just got home from work and I was looking at the turbo again. How do you seperate the two parts? I took off the ring that holds them together but it wont come apart because of the turbine wheels hold them together. Maybe I am wrong, but what do I do too seperate them after I pull the clamp off? Thanks

Also where all the oil flows through the housing, is it okay to pour some clean oil through it to clean out the old oil?

Sorry, one more thing!!! I ordered a "turbo gasket kit" made by Felpro today. The guy at Advanced Auto told me that it would include a exhaust manifold gasket. Is this correct? Anybody know what else would be included? This idiot was clueless, just making up stuff as he went along. The reason that I need a exhaust manifold is because I have a 2g manifold on right now and I am taking it off so I can port the turbo and manifold to remove the ring. Thanks again, sorry about all the questions!

 

[ChicagoGSX]

To seperate the two halves tap the exhaust housing with a rubber mallet. Be careful not to hit the turbine blades as you remove the housing.