Priming the turbo

[98gst14b]

I was wondering how to properly prime a turbo before startup. And also how important is this? Could it be the difference between a good turbo and a blown turbo in the far future?? Thanks

 

[andymoraitis]

I would consider it important enough to do any time you're changing your oil let alone when installing a new turbo. Anyway, pull the 20 amp MPI fuse from the underhood fuse box (it's the one marked Moteur). Crank the motor over in 10 second increments 3-4 times to prime the oiling system. Reinsert the fuse, start the motor and you're done.

Cheers,

Andy

 

[20psi_GST]

Yes never just immediately start the motor without priming it and letting it lubricate. Also check all lines to make sure you have no leaks. Like my turbo is water-cooled, check all the coolant lines.

Well put Andy

 

[project_tsi]

I would consider it important enough to do any time you're changing your oil let alone when installing a new turbo. Anyway, pull the 20 amp MPI fuse from the underhood fuse box (it's the one marked Moteur). Crank the motor over in 10 second increments 3-4 times to prime the oiling system. Reinsert the fuse, start the motor and you're done.

Cheers,

Andy

Andy, you learn from the best..... Me!

 

[98gst14b]

thanks, I have recently went through a couple turbos and was going to make sure on this next one, I get it right, thanks.

 

[AndrewD5418]

I would consider it important enough to do any time you're changing your oil let alone when installing a new turbo. Anyway, pull the 20 amp MPI fuse from the underhood fuse box (it's the one marked Moteur). Crank the motor over in 10 second increments 3-4 times to prime the oiling system. Reinsert the fuse, start the motor and you're done.

Cheers,

Andy

You do that every time you change your oil?

 

[boosted-dsm]

when changing turbos. i do what andy said.. but just in oil changes.. i dont.. i just prim the oil filter with half qt of oil then start her up. no probs from me doing that.

 

[project_tsi]

You do that every time you change your oil?

I do. I fill up the sytem with fresh oil, and prime it 3 times for about 10 sec, then pop the fuse back in, start the car for about 10 sec, and top off the oil level after it has fully circulated through the engine, filter, and my big ass external oil cooler.

 

[AndrewD5418]

I do. I fill up the sytem with fresh oil, and prime it 3 times for about 10 sec, then pop the fuse back in, start the car for about 10 sec, and top off the oil level after it has fully circulated through the engine, filter, and my big ass external oil cooler.

Hmm... Maybe i'll start doing this. Just have to pull the fuse eh?

 

[project_tsi]

Yes, pull the 20amp IIRC, MPI labeled fuse on your pos batt. terminal, the car will crank but w/out spark of fuel!

 

[spyderturbo007]

(it's the one marked Moteur).

Man, we have to teach you to spell.









Just kidding, I know it's listed that way on the fuse box.