turbo coolant leak

[YKtalonTSi]

hey folks. i just bought a 1993 talon TSi awd. black on black auto tranny with an upgraded turbo. the guy i bought it off said the coolant line for the turbo, is leaking. just curious how hard it would be to change. i had a quick look at it and it looks like i gotta pull the exhaust manifold off to get at it. wondering if anyone has a better idea? maybe if i could get at it from the bottom side. i believe it is the line that comes from the thermostat... oh ya car only has 84000km on it.

 

[mindset]

You got the idea, man. Taking off the manifold will make this job much easier. Keep in mind there is 2 coolant lines for that "upgraded turbo." A sending and a return line, check both.

 

[YKtalonTSi]

i suppose ill probably have to get a gasket for the manifold then eh?

 

[mindset]

If you want, they're metal gaskets that can be reused a million and a half times. Replace them if significantly damaged.

 

[YKtalonTSi]

oh right on man thanks for the help. another thing. what are these cars capable of doing? this one is an auto. and is pretty quick.

 

[mindset]

I believe you answered your own question.

 

[YKtalonTSi]

whats the best place to get parts for them?

 

[mindset]

Look under Vendor Announcements. Pretty much anyone under there is reputable.