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melb eastern subs
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August 2003
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 What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Wed, 20 August 2003 14:18
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 Just wondering how can i tell if my turbos r stuffed?
Im gettn a bit of black smoke when i boot it and have noticed a power decrease, but can still hear turbos spooling and i still get boost pressure out of blow of valve?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Wed, 20 August 2003 23:19
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Black smoke means fuel, ie your engine is running super-rich for some reason. This would explain your power loss, and you'll probably find your plugs are nicely fouled by now as well. You'd better find out what's causing it!
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, Western Australia
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December 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Wed, 20 August 2003 23:55
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White oil smoke and lots of it!!! Sometimes it also has a sickly sweet smell to it. The smoke can come from either boost or liftoff, with a quick physical check of the turbo not always showing signs of wear in the shaft.
Agree with Norbie on the BLack smoke-running rich issue too! Pull your sensors (ie idle bypass, fuel enrichment, ...) check that they aren't gummed up and seized, if they are try a good form of carbie cleaner (I only try to use CRC - they carry more active ingredient)to clean them. If you're running an AFM, this could also be the culprit, with the spring needing more tension too.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Thu, 21 August 2003 00:20
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The most common cause of running rich on a turbo engine is a post-turbo air leak. Check your inlet hoses and pipes and make sure everything's securely attached.
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Location:
melb eastern subs
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August 2003
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Thu, 21 August 2003 04:13
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Thanx guys will check your advise out i should find out what the prob is.
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Location:
sydney
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April 2003
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Thu, 21 August 2003 09:01
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any more info on checking if tourbo is alright, the one i have has what looks like oil burnt onto on the compressor blades, plus there was a little oil in the housing, the seals are busted right? what else should i look for?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Thu, 21 August 2003 09:04
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Check for play in the shaft, both radially and axially; there should be pretty much none. Even half a millimetre of play can mean the turbo is stuffed.
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Location:
melb eastern subs
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August 2003
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Fri, 22 August 2003 04:55
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is there a manual for the 1ggte?as i don't know much about this engine and am learning as i go when i have problems,what do these engine sensors look like and where are they situated on this engine?anyone have any pics?any help would be great.
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UK
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May 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Fri, 22 August 2003 11:44
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classic early turbo seal failure symptom is wispy smoke on tickover after a run (eg sitting st at traffic lights).... normally takes 30sec to a couple of minutes to appear.
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Location:
Malaysia,Kuala Lumpur
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July 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Sat, 23 August 2003 00:44
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Hedge, is the 1G TT popular in the UK ??
cheers
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Location:
Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Sat, 23 August 2003 05:51
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yeah combining both your erreatic idle and your black smoke I'd say it'd have to be a air leak...
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Location:
UK
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May 2002
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Re: What are the signs of stuffed turbos?
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Sat, 23 August 2003 10:56
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| dispatcher wrote on Sat, 23 August 2003 01:44 |
Hedge, is the 1G TT popular in the UK ??
cheers
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nope..probbably less over here than the 2.5tt, of which theres only a handful.
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