Turbo union size???
03-06-2009, 07:08 PM
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Turbo union size???
Does this matter ie the internal diameter of the union which bolts on the turbo and then the feed pipe
03-06-2009, 07:31 PM
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if its to big turbo will smoke if it old when fitting a roller turbo you need a 1mm hole as it will smoke
03-06-2009, 07:35 PM
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should be restricted to about 1.8mm
03-06-2009, 07:37 PM
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Dave turbos are new but they have a 6mm one in them atm and i thinking the oil choice is a big no no ie 20/50 mineral
Guzzler thanks
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03-06-2009, 07:40 PM
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i 'may' be able to find you some, i'll have a look tomorrow.
03-06-2009, 07:42 PM
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6mm no wonder it smokes m8
03-06-2009, 07:43 PM
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i 'may' be able to find you some, i'll have a look tomorrow.
That would be a great help
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03-06-2009, 08:08 PM
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i have one here m8 if any good to you
03-06-2009, 08:39 PM
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only reduce for roller bearing thou!!
03-06-2009, 08:52 PM
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i have one here m8 if any good to you
Ta Dave will let u know
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03-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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only reduce for roller bearing thou!!
Thanks Andrew there not roller bearing so hopefully union size and oil should cure it as both turbos are new and it only does it on idle once up to temp
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05-06-2009, 04:56 PM
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All sorted now with a change of oil to semi and some restrictors fitted
so thanks to everyone for there input
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