turbo went bang!

[tufnav]

You wouldn't believe it but just got the nav running nice with the chip n everything installed. Couldn't be happier until the other day.... on the way to work as I took off, bang! Like a car backfire... it was gutless and with my work just up the road I decided to drive very lightly to work before I checked it out. pulled the intake ducts off and the turbo neck and inspected. I was like oh shit! The turbine wheel wasn't just broken it had exploded. Couldn't believe it.

Guna cost me 1100 for an upgraded rebuild. They apparently fit a billet turbo wheel and supply all baskets etc. So I'm waiting to get that back to fit hopefully today or tommorow.

I checked the intercooler for metal shards n luckily enough nothing got past turbo neck. The navs got 180000ks on the clock so I suppose the turbo died of age.

 

[Damian m]

Its sux that the turbo went.

....but seems that you have got it chipped anyway why dont you go an aftermarket bigger turbo, it will save you a few dollars and give you more power.

 

[Jason]

Sounds like the IC saved you a massive repair bill, especially after you decided to keep on driving it!

 

[Old.Tony]

+1 on the intercooler saving the day. Very fortunate to have that there! It's a lesson for everyone with a turbocharged vehicle and NO intercooler!

Just curious - do you let the turbo cool after a hard drive, or do you just shut the engine down?

 

[tufnav]

Always let it cool down mate. Got a timer on the nav to.

To upgrade definitely doesn't save ya! You can go roller water cooled turbo but at a huge expense 2500plus just for turbo. Would hammer with a roller bearing turbo I reckon.

All back together now, fitted a rebuilt turbo with upgraded billet compressor wheel.
Did cost a few extra pennies but worth the extra strength I reckon.