Reusing turbo after motor failure.

[Maverick4g63]

I am currently replacing my motor that suffered rod bearing failure. How can I be 100% sure that I have removed all of the shrapnel from the turbo oil lines? Tear it down or flush it thoroughly? Any tricks of the trade?

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[97gst_spyder]

You should tear the turbo down and check for any metal in the chra.

 

[LiquidX]

Using an inline filter like the FP model would have helped with this problem you are dealing with. You can try to flush it out and hope for the best but you really would need to tear it apart to fully clean it out and check for wear.

Just like a motor, metal shavings mean a tear down to clean. Your turbo shouldn't be any different.

 

[Maverick4g63]

Understood. Thanks guys. I suppose I should order a rebuild kit if I am breaking the turbo down. Would it even be possible or plausible to reuse the seals?

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[TexasMade]

I would replace seals as well,I wouldn't do one and not the other.

 

[Maverick4g63]

I have the td0-5h with the
491790-5200 stamped into it. I believe that is the galant 16g? Im a bit confused about all the different variations of the 16g series turbo. I have searched and absorbed as much as I can, but im still coming away with some doubts.

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[Bud92gsx]

The small 16 g, I have a blown one of those sitting in the garage.Ya you might want to tear it apart and clean it up to make sure you wont blow your turbo shortly after startup..

 

[JusMX141]

Simple- DON'T run a turbo that came from a blown engine without rebuilding the turbo first.

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[Maverick4g63]

Nice. Now I know I must tear it down. Thank you sir.

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[Maverick4g63]

Rebuild kit from greg@ecrater on the way. :thumbs:

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[JusMX141]

You're really doing the right thing. Even if there's not much metal to be found once you get it tore apart, at least you know it will be clean and ready to go.

Mark the alignment of the compressor locknut to the wheel if there are balance grinds on the locknut.

 

[Maverick4g63]

Will do sir. Thanks for the advice. O and I suppose its normal to snap at least one bolt off while removing the turbo? :facepalm: And so the list grows....

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[AlphaVision]

Drats...do I really have to rebuild the turbo?

It had only 60 miles when broke bearings... That would make it really really expensive turbo now

 

[JusMX141]

This T25 had around the same mileage:

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...and this Small 16G had even less mileage while bolted to the same engine; as you can see the shaft stopped spinning and the compressor wheel's momentum bent the shaft:

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Both of these were bolted to the same fresh engine which was on it's way out.

 

[AlphaVision]

Damn! Well I guess it would be better to have an $1000 working turbo than $720 piece of junk... Thank you!

 

[Maverick4g63]

Drats...do I really have to rebuild the turbo?

It had only 60 miles when broke bearings... That would make it really really expensive turbo now

Rebuild kit for my 16g was only 50 bucks.


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[AlphaVision]

Rebuild kit for my 16g was only 50 bucks.


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I thought it was $200+. Well if it is $50 than it's great news

 

[Maverick4g63]

Check out greg meditz on eCrater.com. What turbo do you need rebuilt?

Edit: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/303828-td05h-td06-turbo-rebuild-part-1-a.html

A good read if your doing it yourself like me.

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[LiquidX]

Check out greg meditz on eCrater.com.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-parts-feedback-reviews/377239-turbo-rebuild-kit.html

 

[AlphaVision]

Thanks guys. That's the kit. Will purchase it to play safe!

 

[Maverick4g63]

I just installed that rebuild kit. Super easy install and every part you'll need included. I cant imagine ever paying a shop to do that.

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