Boost leaks.. Check all your intercooler pipes and clamps.. Please search next time

 

Boost leaks.. Check all your intercooler pipes and clamps.. Please search next time

Yeah I did and all I come up is that the turbo is bad.

 

Mine whined like a supercharger right before it died. All i can say that it's not good so i would give them a call back and let them know. They're probably going to play dumb and act like it's ur fault if it "DID" go bad and probably starved it of oil.


Good Luck, Hope you figure it out and get it handled.




-Andrew

 

You have no boost leaks? How did you test for them? Did you even test for them? What oil feed are you using and from what location?

 

Oil feed is right off the oil filter housing. I know it has oil that's not an issue, I had to replace the gasket on the oil turbo and when I pulled it, oil came out all over the place.

 

Oil feed is right off the oil filter housing. I know it has oil that's not an issue, I had to replace the gasket on the oil turbo and when I pulled it, oil came out all over the place.

You still haven't answered my question, have you done a boost leak test?

 

My 16g started sounding like that...

I thought it was a blown turbo, but like everyone else said, it was just a big air leak...There was a gap b/w my FMIC upper pipe and the TB and everytime I went into boost, my supercharger kicked in

Just try another leak test and spray soapy water all over every connection, it may be some where you didn't think...

I doubt your turbo is blown...Altho, just curious, but aren't you supposed to 'break in' a new turbo...As in no boost

 

I didn't do a boost leak test with this turbo on, but all I changed was 1 pipe, so maybe it's leaking where it bolts to the turbo or where it meets up w/ the other pipe. The other side of the car i know for sure there are no leaks.
Yeah, this is how I'm going to break my turbo in; 18psi at WOT

 

I didn't do a boost leak test with this turbo on, but all I changed was 1 pipe, so maybe it's leaking where it bolts to the turbo or where it meets up w/ the other pipe. The other side of the car i know for sure there are no leaks.
Yeah, this is how I'm going to break my turbo in; 18psi at WOT

Ha, whatever works man...

Ya, the J pipe I sold you, make sure theres a gasket where it mates to the turbo, and if not, use a good amount of RTV...You always want a proper seal there

 

Actually, that J pipe didn't work for me, so I had to get a third one. lol The first one I bought was in the install kit then yours then I got one from punishment. The one you sold me hit the upper radiator hose.

 

Mine whined like a supercharger right before it died. All i can say that it's not good so i would give them a call back and let them know. They're probably going to play dumb and act like it's ur fault if it "DID" go bad and probably starved it of oil.

+1...Mine made the same crazy supercharger noises before she blew...Then when it finally did go south I had the 007 smoke screen behind the car all the way home...no good

 

did you prime the turbo with oil before you started her?

 

I cranked the car over a few times to get all the oil in the lines, then I started her up.

 

Actually, that J pipe didn't work for me, so I had to get a third one. lol The first one I bought was in the install kit then yours then I got one from punishment. The one you sold me hit the upper radiator hose.

Oh man I apologize, just realized 2g/1g differences altho I figured they all used the same J pipe...Sorry, good luck with your problem

 

Oh man I apologize, just realized 2g/1g differences altho I figured they all used the same J pipe...Sorry, good luck with your problem

eh no worries, I took my frustration out on your pipe with a 3lb sledge hammer

 

How about you just do what i said before you blow your turbo.. It's that thing i keep suggesting.. umm a boost LEAK TEST..

 

How can a boost leak blow a turbo?

 

Over reving can hurt turbos. Thats what happens when you try to boost with a big leak.

 

Mine whined like a supercharger right before it died. All i can say that it's not good so i would give them a call back and let them know. They're probably going to play dumb and act like it's ur fault if it "DID" go bad and probably starved it of oil.


Good Luck, Hope you figure it out and get it handled.




-Andrew

Same thing here, right before my 14b died it make loud winding sounds, like a supercharger...

Good luck, I got my e16g from extremepsi and it doesn’t make any weird sounds, so sounds like something not good is happening. After installing the turbo did you allow the car to crank over at all to get some oil circulating through?

edit: Never mind on that last question, I diddn't read enough

 

As far as priming the turbo goes your best bet is to take out the fuse for the ignition. This will alow everything to work without starting the car so there is no exhaust so the turbo can prime itself.

But concerning your whining are any of your fins bent. My little 14b had compressor surge at one point or another and it bent a fin causing it to whine.

 

You don't need to break in new turbos, they should be ready to go once you get them. If anything, priming them with oil is all that is necessary.

Try a boost-leak test like everyone is saying and go from there.

 

How can a boost leak blow a turbo?

Because you over boost the turbo due to leaks (ie overspin the turbo) I dont understand why you dont just boost leak test it and fix it.. Is it really that f'in hard?:wall:

 

I agree, test it and get back to us.

 

Because you over boost the turbo due to leaks (ie overspin the turbo) I dont understand why you dont just boost leak test it and fix it.. Is it really that f'in hard?:wall:

Probably because I dont have a fucking tester that size. The only one I have is for a 4" opening like my other turbo had.
Thanks for the attitude

 

You can make one for less than $5. I don't see the problem, unless your money is tight like mine.