Re: [DML] Turbos - bad wrap. What's UP!!

[Chris Shepherd <chrisau79@xxxxxxxxx>]

OK........Just did it and no, there is no pressure in the crank case. I do run synthetic oil and change it every 2,500 mi. give or take. To be honest, I have never worried about the turbo setup at all since buying the car and going over it completely to make sure it was correct. 
I had a couple of conversations with Eleanor Rogers and John Conway, the mechanic that she uses (used?, it's been years). I did keep my notes from the conversations with John. He told me of someone in his area that was running 12lbs of boost and Nitrous Oxide. That engine had forged pistons and a few other mods.
I had sold my normally aspirated automatic and been looking for a turbo 5 speed for a couple of years before I found this one in Hemmings. I've been very happy with it. 


Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Qualified, because you own one?? I own one too.. LOL

So, do me a favor.. Start the car up, and with the
engine running remove the "Oil Filler Assembly"
(102415) and see if you have pressure in the crank
case. You can probably see it with your eyes, but you
can also use your hand to feel. Please answer
honestly.

Also, where do you live? I suspect altitude has a lot
to do with the reliability of the turbos.

I will let you know when I list the engine on Ebay. 
Still not sure if I want to sell the whole engine, or
just the turbo kit.. BTW, why do you need a spare if
yours is so reliable?

--- Chris Shepherd wrote:

> Well, I am qualified and I agree with him. I've had
> mine for 10 years and have had NO turbo related
> problems. No blue smoke, unlike my previous normally
> aspirated one. The only problem I have ever had is
> with the high temp silicon hose coming off one of
> the turbos. this has happened twice and now has a
> new piece of hose. Oh, I have driven it around 35K
> since I bought it. 
> When you decide to sell the engine post it on the
> list, I may be interested. 





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