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I was using mobile1 5w30 and saw on here that it wasn't recommended. Thanks for the recommendation

Sorry for asking this question but what oil would you recommend now that I'm installing a 16G TDO5 BNR turbo with the Imfamous oil line. I tried to search for the recommended oil thread on here but wasn't able to find anything. If you can just link me to the thread that'll be fine too. Thanks again

So i received my turbo from BNR today as well as my Oil lines from Imfamous Performance. Thanks guys! So anyway, as far as the gaskets between the turbos, i'd assume i'll be needing new gaskets as well right? And I also assume that I can use the stock gaskets too? Can somebody confirm that please? And again, i do apologize as i am a newbie. Thanks for all the help and knowledge. This is quite a learning experience. Thanks! http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/truthyaj/Subaru%20Legacy%20Issues/IMG_2496_zps737ad25c.jpg

Just placed my new16G TD05 turbo order from BNR!

Yea, i called and talked to Bryan about it and he suggested that i get a brand new OCV as well. But he did suggest that I buy an oil supply line from Imfamous well you guys ARE the expert here right? haha

Yea i wasn't driving it really hard on the way back home. It was a winter storm in the middle of April!!!!!! hahaha So i took it really slow because of the weather. I drove back at 35-40mph or even slower to get home. There was no boost what-so-ever. Just curious, how would I know if it was a blown head gasket or not?

hahha... wow that's a lot of Oil to put in. Can the engine even hold that much oil? haha.... Speaking of the Banjo bolt... i just pulled it out and this is what it looks like. Do you guys think this is clean or should i replace it anyway? http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/truthyaj/Subaru%20Legacy%20Issues/banjobolt1_zpscef06939.jpg I called and talked to Bryan at BNR and she said that i should replace the OCV. But here ya said

I'm assume dropping the oil pan and check for any shavings in there would be the easiest of the 3 huh.

Ok so i should haven't have done that. My bad. But How do i check it to make sure it's still good before i install the new turbo?

Unfortunately i did drive it but it wasn't too long and too far. I'd say i probably drove it for about an hour. I was lucky i made it home safely. But i'm not sure what the condition of the engine is as of right now. How do i check it to make sure it's still good before i install the new turbo? I was able to start and run the engine the next day so I'm hoping that the engine is still ok. I was able to safely remove the turbo and was able to start the engine just to check. I didn't run it long though. Just for a few seconds just to see how it sounded like. I just called them and they only service Non Broken turbo Shafts. And they do not have any remanufactured VF40/46s available. how do i replace that? There will be more questions to come along so please be patient with me. But so far, I appreciate all the information so far. Thank You

Hmm then where and how can i get a rebuilt VF40 with ZERO miles on it? I hope it's not gonna cost an arm and leg hahaha.... Like i posted earlier, found a USED VF46 for $350 but it's a risk not knowing what the previous user has done with it. With that said, something tells me that i SHOULD buy a New or Rebuilt/Remanufactured turbo charger that will bolt up easily w/o any further Modifications. I just want to get back on the road again so that i don't have to rely on public transportation. hahaha

I probably have missed this part somewhere while reading.... but why would i need a new oil line? Can't i just use the old one? And it's about $800 just to do a stock tune? Seriously? I was thinking it was a swap turbo for turbo and get back on the road.

Will This turbo work for my Wagon to replace my VF40? Source Link: http://www.fastwayracer.com/Forced-Induction-Turbo-Chargers/c1_2/p2637/Universal-GT2876R-Turbo-Charger/product_info.html Specs: Brand new GT2876R turbo charger.Max up to 480HP. Inlet: 4.0 Inch. Outlet: 2.5 Inch. Turbine Flange: T25 Flange. Downpipe Flange: T25 5 Bolts Flange. Type of Bearing: Wet Float Bearings. Cooling Type: Water and oil cooled only. Exhaust Trim: .86AR. Turbine Wheel Diameter: 46.75MM/53.80MM. Compressor Trim: .70AR. Compressor Wheel Diameter: 57.89MM/72.95MM. Instruction is not included. Professional installation is highly recommended! Item exactly the same as picture shown. http://www.fastwayracer.com/images/TC-GT2876R.jpg Which one of these turbos will be a good stock OEM replacement for my VF40? http://www.fastwayracer.com/Forced-Induction-Turbo-Chargers/c1_2/index.html And yes, I already saw this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bolt-up-turbocharger-upgrade-vol-1-closed-119177.html But it doesn't give me any other options besides BNR turbos. Any suggestions besides BNR turbos that would bolt up directly w/o any further upgrades?

How much is that gonna cost? Sorry guys, i'm not so much of a Tech Head like some of you guys are. I'm just a average joe with a Subaru Wagon with a turbo charger. I'm not into all these crazy upgrades that you guys do so i do apologize if Im such a NOOB.

My turbo blew so I'm contemplating between getting a used VF46 or a brand new entry level BNR EVO 16G/TD05H. (Thinking out-loud) What advantage and disadvantage would i get if a used turbo versus a brand new turbo? USED VF46 PRO - Less expensive / Cheap - If it doesn't blow up again, then it would be a good buy. - This guy i know is selling his turbo for $350 for a used VF46. It had about 56K miles on it when he upgraded his turbo. I don't know if that's a good buy or not. CON - Don't know the longevity of it. I'm afraid it might blow up again considering turbos seem to blow around that range of miles. - Don't know if the previous owner abused it or not - No warranty. As Is Brand new entry level BNR EVO 16G/TD05H - I'm assuming this will be a direct bolt on replacement of my VF40. PRO - Brand new. Nothing to worry about - Warranty - upgraded turbo with wastegate actuator CONS - $750 - a bit out of my budget but i might have to fork it. Any thoughts? Help me make a better decision. Thanks for reading.

I got it! haha... Front Mount and Top Mount intercoolers I did a search on it in here but all i got was a bunch of TMIC and FMIC but didn't explain what it was. But yes, i should have done a search on Google instead. haha...

Sorry for being a NOOB here but what is a "PW TMIC or a FMIC" regarding to? I think TMIC is some kind of inter-cooler.

Can anyone verify that this turbo will replace my VF40 turbo? I think it does but i just wanted to double check that it does. Thanks for looking and i appreciate it much. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/truthyaj/Subaru%20Legacy%20Issues/Screenshot2013-04-29atApr2931510PM_zps8f23e9c9.png The link to the eBay is this http://www.ebay.com/itm/160513486717?item=160513486717&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr

Can anyone verify that this turbo will replace my VF40 turbo? I think it does but i just wanted to double check that it does. Thanks for looking and i appreciate it much. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/truthyaj/Subaru%20Legacy%20Issues/Screenshot2013-04-29atApr2931510PM_zps8f23e9c9.png The link to the eBay is this http://www.ebay.com/itm/160513486717?item=160513486717&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr

Btw; does anyone know where the 2nd Banjo bolt is located? I can't seem to find it to replace it. I found the one that is by the turbo but can't seem to find the other one. thanks

Thanks again Mike. I will keep that in mind when putting it all back together. I'm somewhat mechanically incline but i haven't done enough of it to get it all but this is my first time replacing a turbo with the guidance of this thread. Thanks for making it available. I will continue to use this thread for references. Now I do have a question regarding my turbo and engine. I'm assuming that replacing the turbo and the banjo bolt will get me back and running again. But my question is, ... is my engine still good? The aftermath of my situation is a blown turbo. But i'm uncertain if my engine is still good or not. What i found was that the coolant and the engine oil some how got leaked into the turbo and the intercooler. I also notice that the oil in my engine was gone even though i just changed it. So some how some way the oil is leaked to the turbo system. I just wanted to make sure that a head gasket problem isn't an issue also. So prior to installing the new turbo, what step should i take to check the engine before installing the new turbo? Any ideas and thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

OMG, thank you so much!! I couldn't have done it without your help. I was able to get it out without a problem. I was able to break loose of the bolt and remove it all in one. Again, thank you much!! So as i was reading through this thread, i didn't see anyone posting Torque Specs when putting the turbo back together. With that said, does anyone know what the torque specs are when putting back the turbo?

It's the bolt to the right (looking into the engine from the front) of the banjo bolt that is facing up. It's so cramp in there i dont' know which wires to move to get to it. And i don't even know what size the bolt is. Look at the arrow here and it's below the arrow. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/truthyaj/Subaru%20Legacy%20Issues/VF40screw_zpsf712ffff.jpg

Ok how do you take the bolt that's not shown off? i've been trying to get to it for the past hour but was unable to. Please help