Kaptan Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 But it is ironic how many people report of replacement turbo's dying on a test run shortly after being installed. Most likely a botched install:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frathouse87 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabydanimal Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Most likely a botched install:lol: I honestly don't doubt it. Some dealers have very little experience beyond basic maintenance tasks. It look a dealer a week to tear down the transmission in my WRX just to replace 2 syncros. They admitted they had never done it before and "wanted to make sure they did it right." After they put it all back together it was never the same. I ended up getting rid of the car. I wouldn't think a turbo install is that complicated but then again, I'm not a mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitywrx Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I have had subaru turbos in and out of various cars many times, takes me about 45 min. to replace one. It isn't hard if you know what you are doing, place the banjo bolts back on correctly, hook up the coolant line, and properly prime the turbo. Shaft failures in turbos are generally from heat buildup due to a restriction or absence of oil from the engine thru the bushing. Roller bearing turbos, such as a VF34, are much more tollerant of lower oil flow than the stock LGT 's turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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