turbo seal?

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dsilvia89
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hey everyone, last night out rippin' i do believe i blew or damaged the seals on my garrett turbo..
i have oil build up in the intercooler/hotpipe...

my question is,what kinda damage will i do if i keep goin hard on it? :bigthumb:


dsilvia89
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really, nobody?

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A.K.A. Tokio
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does it sound like a old truck?

compactfean
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Oil in your intercooler is no bueno! This will reduce the intercoolers ability to cool internal temps and can result in knock and premature ignition. Im going through the same thing right now and just run low boost until I can replace the turbo later.....better than replacing a motor.

dsilvia89
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compactfean: true that!

A.K.A Tokio: and yeah it sounds like a truck but it did before ;) ive got the rienhard takumi exhaust straight thru on it.

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allenms240
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I would chill on boost since its not in the best condition.


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