Turbo coolant lines revisited

[zero97tsi]

Same question as last time, didn't really get any sort of definative answer last time.

Im going to simplify it this time.

Does it matter which side of the turbo (which is a 14b where the inlets are oposite each other on the sides) coolant goes into and which side it comes out of? I dont imagine there is a one way of some sort inside the turbo but I need to know.

Just yes (it does matter which side) or no (it is not directional)

 

[zero97tsi]

No one has a yes or no answer?

 

[zero97tsi]

Please?

 

[treebonker]

No. Nothing special about the water passage *inside the center housing.

On a side note. From garrett's website...
To minimize the effects of heat soak-back, water-cooled center housings were introduced. These use coolant from the engine to act as a heat sink after engine shutdown, preventing the oil from coking. The water lines utilize a thermal siphon effect to reduce the peak heat soak-back temperature after key-off. The layout of the pipes should minimize peaks and troughs with the (cool) water inlet on the low side. To help this along, it is advantageous to tilt the turbocharger about 25° about the axis of shaft rotation. http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/tech_center/turbo_tech101.html?#t101_3

 

[zero97tsi]

Thanks to you!