Best way to clean turbo

[jimbob_843]

Alright so im doing a build and i wanna clean the turbo. The engine crankwalked and metal flakes contaminated the oil and possibly got in hte turbo. I dont want metal flakes in my fresh rebuild so whats the best way to clean the turbo. Has no shaaft play and its a small 16g. Thanks

 

[Chicken Patty]

Maybe when you put it in the car, hold the shaft while the car runs and maybe the oil that runs through the CHRA cleans it? Sorry, i have no experience doing this, that's just something I thought off.

 

[jjrock5]

I'd take it COMPLETELY apart (CHRA) and wash off the internals with parts cleaner very thoroughly.

 

[Chicken Patty]

I'd take it COMPLETELY apart (CHRA) and wash off the internals with parts cleaner very thoroughly.

That would be the best bet, for sure that way you don't run the risk of it still being dirty. Wouldn't you have to have it rebalanced or anything after though?

 

[jjrock5]

Not if you mark the circumferential location of the compressor wheel to the shaft prior to unbolting it.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Not if you mark the circumferential location of the compressor wheel to the shaft prior to unbolting it.

You're speaking to me in chinese here .

 

[boostNmetal]

I'd take it COMPLETELY apart (CHRA) and wash off the internals with parts cleaner very thoroughly.

I agree with this. I wouldnt want to do further damage to the tubrocharger if there is metal flakes in it.

 

[Killa_dsm]

If you do plan to take it apart and clean it yourself here is a great writeup that will help you.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...303828-td05h-td06-turbo-rebuild-part-1-a.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...303829-td05h-td06-turbo-rebuild-part-2-a.html

And if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself pm jusmx141.

 

[gsxgate24]

wow good write up. I need to do this to my 16g its disgusting

 

[spower]

Agreed on taking it completely apart. Good luck on the build

 

[jimbob_843]

Good link!! I found a good thread about turbo rebuild kits and Thanks

 

[JusMX141]

At the very least you'll need new journal bearings and seals; a full rebuild is recommended.

Your engine and turbo share the same oil supply, and clean oil is probably more crucial to the turbo than it is the engine because the journal bearings in the turbo are made of a softer metal than the engine bearings. A metal-filled oil supply will spell disaster in as little as 20 miles.

Here's a good example of what you'll find...the new journal bearing is on the right, obviously:

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Same example, new bearings on the bottom:

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The single oiling hole in the thrust plate is completely blocked, so absolutely no oil can get to the thrust system:

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Had this turbo been run this way, even though it didn't have excessive shaft play when it was sent to my shop, it would've failed completely within 100 miles.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

Maybe when you put it in the car, hold the shaft while the car runs and maybe the oil that runs through the CHRA cleans it? Sorry, i have no experience doing this, that's just something I thought off.

Why don't YOU try this at home, then post the results, with pictures??

 

[Chicken Patty]

Why don't YOU try this at home, then post the results, with pictures??

uhhh, sarcasm


I think you mis understood my post, I said I have no experience cleaning turbos, but I have done what I stated in the post.

You can simply grab a socket and hold the comp wheel for just a few seconds so that oil gets flowing through it and it doesn't start up dry. Whether this needs to be done or not, many people do, it's never hurt to do so.

Another way of doing it which I just came across.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/241720-priming-turbo.html

ENJOY

 

[Blackrose]

The best way would be to take the turbo apart. You run a pretty good risk of not getting all the crap out if you just prime it. And while the turbo is apart you may as well inspect the housings and wheels and rebuild the CHRA.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Taking it apart is def. The best way, other remedies might not work so it depends if you would like to run the risk or not.