OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 So I had this nasty hollow grinding noise and then a sudden loss of power. Figured it had to be the turbo. Took it off the car and found this... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDM_4I5GF4g&feature=feedu]YouTube - Fucked turbo.[/ame] How the hell does this even happen? Was so hot it melted all the hoses connected to it. But today it was replaced with a new VF52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcatz Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Holy shit! -Travis Rob (rao) you're a fine gentleman, thanks I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yep. The whole wheel is just kinda floating around in there, completely broken off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 And I don't drive this car hard at all - its just my daily driver. My STi is the one that I have 'fun' with, lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 LMFAO!!! I mean, seriously, that sucks man - but hilarious failure. Good luck with the swap, hope nothing else was damaged. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedad51 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Holy Shaft Play! How many miles on the Turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Already got the VF52 in, everything else appears in fine working condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Holy Shaft Play! How many miles on the Turbo? Can't have shaft-play if there isn't any shaft left.... turbo had 107,000 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedad51 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Very true - I guess there's no shaft left Enjoy the VF52. I've been running it for about 30k miles so far. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've heard good things about the VF52, I got mine brand new for $600! I wanted to stay stock, but couldn't pass this up. My STi is 430hp at the wheels, I'm gonna shoot for 270-280 on the LGT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Where'd you get the 52 for that price? You guys run/plan to run stock fueling? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilliant sleeper Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Cheers! mine failed too.. If the warranty doesn't cover it, then BNR 16g here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Where'd you get the 52 for that price? You guys run/plan to run stock fueling? I'm not sure yet, my only plans are an oil catch can and exhaust for now. The tune would just be to maximize/smooth out what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Eagle Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm not surprised, IHI turbo's are not fameous for their durability. One of the reasons Mitsubishi turbo's are numero uno in Scooby land. Bulletproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedad51 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I'm on stock fueling right now and I put down 280/300 on a Mustang Dyno. I'm on the stock clutch which limited my tune a bit but the clutch is nearing the end of it's life (105k - 40k at Stage 2) so when I get that replaced I may go with a Pump and Injectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdudeee Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Mine looked the same way when I took it out yesterday, 106k miles. My banjo bolt had minimal debris in it. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Do you mean to say that turbos are failing for reasons other than clogged banjo bolts???? Absurd! The only possible mode of failure for a turbo on a LGT is oil starvation from clogged banjo bolt! /sarcasm. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxdudeee Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just offering up another data point, I know these turbos are inherently garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 so how often should we check and clean the banjo bolts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiWanToby Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Would it really have been the turbo's fault if the hoses connected to it were really melted? I mean if those hoses were in tact the turbo would likely be too. Shortblock survive the pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 so how often should we check and clean the banjo bolts?? There is a small filter/screen within the bolt that most people take out as to avoid clogging and starving the turbo of oil. Once you remove the screen, there shouldn't be any reason to check or clean them. Would it really have been the turbo's fault if the hoses connected to it were really melted? I mean if those hoses were in tact the turbo would likely be too. Shortblock survive the pain? Yep, everything turned out just fine. Car is running better than ever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Do you mean to say that turbos are failing for reasons other than clogged banjo bolts???? Absurd! The only possible mode of failure for a turbo on a LGT is oil starvation from clogged banjo bolt! /sarcasm. yeah, I'd like to reiterate the question above. What killed yours really? Did it self destruct or something else caused it to die? I know it could be hard to tell, but what did you find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 yeah, I'd like to reiterate the question above. What killed yours really? Did it self destruct or something else caused it to die? I know it could be hard to tell, but what did you find out? To be completely honest, I think it was just age/mileage. My car was a one-owner from Rhode Island when I bought it with 99,000 miles on it. Owned by a 62 year old college professor, and in bone stock/never modded condition. I never drive this car hard, and do PERFECT maintenence on everything I own. The banjo bolts flowed freely, so the only thing I can think of is age (107,000 miles on it) or coolant problem. The hoses were melted right off, so it's hard to tell which fluids it was or wasn't getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Eagle Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I never drive this car hard Worst thing to do to an engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMYSTI Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Worst thing to do to an engine... Lol - that's what I have the STi for. The Legacy will never compete with my STi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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