Purchasing a brand new turbo that is 5 years old?

[tehdrizzle]

I have the chance to purchase a 50 trim with wastegate, and bracket that is brand new but was purchased back in mid 06 for $600 shipped. Should I be concerned that it was that long ago? The turbo was never ran but the warrantee is no longer any good obviously since it’s 5 years old.

[turbovanman²]

Time isn't an issue really, as long as it hasn't been underwater, lol. Just prelube it, check for play and install it.

[tehdrizzle]

Time isn't an issue really, as long as it hasn't been underwater, lol. Just prelube it, check for play and install it.

Awesome, kind of a sad question but how would I prelube the turbo? I've never installed a brand new turbo.

[turbovanman²]

Awesome, kind of a sad question but how would I prelube the turbo? I've never installed a brand new turbo.

Squirt oil in the oil feed hole and spin the turbo by hand, oil should start to come out the drain, then you can install it.

[OmniLuvr]

AND DONT FORGET TO PRIME YOUR ENGINE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUFFICENT OIL PRESSURE TO YOUR TURBO BEFORE YOU START IT. pull the hep wires and crank til u have oil pressure reading on the gauge, could take multiple times cranking engine for 10 sec at a time... and let your starter cool for a couple seconds between cranking sessions.

[turbovanman²]

AND DONT FORGET TO PRIME YOUR ENGINE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUFFICENT OIL PRESSURE TO YOUR TURBO BEFORE YOU START IT. pull the hep wires and crank til u have oil pressure reading on the gauge, could take multiple times cranking engine for 10 sec at a time... and let your starter cool for a couple seconds between cranking sessions.

Take the plugs out, then its like cake,

[DevoBuzz]

Don't you want to pull the injector harness plug to prevent fuel from going in or will pulling the HEP plug prevent that?

[OmniLuvr]

disconnecting the hep will stop the spark and the fuel good idea on pulling the plugs, i always forget that one unless im working on the vehicle...

[tehdrizzle]

Thanks for the info everyone, I'm going to pick this up for $600.

[Chris W]

AND DONT FORGET TO PRIME YOUR ENGINE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUFFICENT OIL PRESSURE TO YOUR TURBO BEFORE YOU START IT. pull the hep wires and crank til u have oil pressure reading on the gauge, could take multiple times cranking engine for 10 sec at a time... and let your starter cool for a couple seconds between cranking sessions.

This is a fatal mistake that many mechanics make.

Priming should also include verification that the TURBO is getting oil, not just the gauge is seeing pressure. This procedure is echoed in Garrett and other turbo manufacturers installation instructions.

Leave your oil drainback hose disconnected and place a catch can underneath it to collect the drainback oil. At engine cranking speed ONLY (NOT engine idle speed) you should have a steady stream of oil coming out of the bottom of the turbo. Anything less and you have oiling issues which should be addressed prior to starting the engine.

GODD LUCK!!

Chris-TU

[turbovanman²]

Don't you want to pull the injector harness plug to prevent fuel from going in or will pulling the HEP plug prevent that?

The HEP is easier and quicker, plus you kill the fuel pump, injectors and ignition in one fell swoop.

[tehdrizzle]

This is a fatal mistake that many mechanics make.

Priming should also include verification that the TURBO is getting oil, not just the gauge is seeing pressure. This procedure is echoed in Garrett and other turbo manufacturers installation instructions.

Leave your oil drainback hose disconnected and place a catch can underneath it to collect the drainback oil. At engine cranking speed ONLY (NOT engine idle speed) you should have a steady stream of oil coming out of the bottom of the turbo. Anything less and you have oiling issues which should be addressed prior to starting the engine.

GODD LUCK!!

Chris-TU

Thanks for the tip Chris I'll be sure to do that.

The HEP is easier and quicker, plus you kill the fuel pump, injectors and ignition in one fell swoop.

Good to know you can kill it all with one action.

Now, will my TU 3" swingvalve still line up with the downpipe on the hybrid or will I have to mod anything to get it to line up correctly?

[Chris W]

Now, will my TU 3" swingvalve still line up with the downpipe on the hybrid or will I have to mod anything to get it to line up correctly?

Our 3" SV was designed to be a bolt on replacement for the 2.25 and 2.5" version. As long as you have a 3" Downpipe you should be set.

Chris-TU

[Juggy]

Now, will my TU 3" swingvalve still line up with the downpipe on the hybrid or will I have to mod anything to get it to line up correctly?

well that would depend what exhaust housing you have, and which TU swingvalve version you have....if u have the new style your good 2 go, as it will work on the TD and standard T3 5 bolt discharge flange..

if u have an older TU SV, and a T3 exhaust housing....your kinda screwed
in that case id ditch the TU swingvalve and get something that will flower nicer