Stephen

Say what you see Barry, say what you see.

Not a zed but this has been doing the rounds for a whole now and is next level stance fail.

That car always draws attention, that is it's focus. The engine bay is the best one around. He had different wheels a while back which were less extreme offset wise and looked better hell that's up to him. The car is about show not go quite clearly.

Well worth a read..... http://www.procharge.com.au/turbotorque/6-blog/blog/117-the-turbo-blues/

Sort of the full story sort of not. Theoretically the rear oil seal is like a splash guard, it's not a seal as such. The turbo should be able to run without the "seal" and still not smoke. Where things get complicated is pressure. With neutral pressure inside and out the turbo oil will not leak. Sadly this doesn't occur. Over pressurisation causes a higher pressure in the turbo core than in the exhaust, the oil backs up and weaps out. This can be caused by multiple conditions, excessive blow by, inefficient scavenging of the engine oil galleries or blockages in the oil return line from the turbo. Equally negative pressure can occur can occur in the exhaust due to design. This causes the oil to be sucked out the core. The presence of the cat causes an increased pressure in the exhaust system, this effectively masks the worn seal, or other symptom be it Pcv or inefficient combustion that is raising crank case pressure. Obviously it helps to not create a vacuum situation as well. The type of turbos fitted to out cars as stock have a very basic real seal, this changed in later incarnations if the t2 core. Also the jounaral bearing design uses far more oil to lubricate and effectively float the shaft. More oil in the core requiring to escape creates more issues. This is why modern BB based turbos are less prone to smoking. The thought that deleting the Pcv helps, is only half the story. A fully functional Pcv system actually lowers crank case pressure below 0 creating a negative pressure environment thereby helping contain the oil. I have some reference to explain all this better and from one of Australia's leading turbo shops. Il try to dig it up for you guys tomorrow :)

Condensation? They were discontinued on the later cars, useless guff.

Are you going to use the non turbo ones which means you don't have to change the pesky elbow section, or the full on divorced downpipes tt ones?

Exactly that, the cat merely masks the symptom.

It's actually quite similar to the series 1 wheel, also sorta reminds me of the wheel out of an 80s Pontiac.

What do you think of it now it's fitted yourself?

You takes your chances. Mine failed almost instantly after decatting :( theoretically it shouldn't make any difference common issue though.

Rare

That's fine then mate. They do tend to have a tendency to leak, they are old and very basic turbos.

Tip them thoroughly enjoy the replacement of your turbos lol.

Technically your car, its shell is a 1990, the fact the engine is from a later car is neither here nor there. The cat is part of the exhaust not the engine. I cant see why it would cause you any issues what so ever.

its really easy.... http://www.twinturbo.info/index2.html I could help you but It wouldn't be soon, way too busy to get up to yours I'm afraid. - - - Updated - - - http://www.twinturbo.info/63104/137858.html

Just had a look through my folder. Can't find the receipt but thinking back it definatly came from Luke £18 rings a bell.

No. Just delete it though mate it's just an extra complication and mess. So easy to delete and cleans up the bay a lot.

This is a public announcement I will be in attendance. :D

Looks similar, don't remember that black knob bit though. You literally pop out the circlip spouse out the old on slide in the new one, clip back in..done.

I brought a rebuild kit a few months back, pretty cheap actually. Pretty sure mike supplied it....or maybe it was from Luke.

You need the full length one those little ones are just as useless as it retains the tree. Any good sources of braided brake lines jeff? Dont want to pay silly zcentre prices.

I know where it's gone because mine did exactly the same...it will be weaping out the master cylinder, down the firewall INSIDE the car hence why you can't see it. Pull back the carpet and feel around the booster bet it's damp.

Does it sound like someone is gurgling. Like glug glug glug, only on idle??

I'm down in wurzel land ATM, bloody love it down here. I can understand people talking, the air smells good and the ocean is crystal clear. I did spy some proper smelling air by the giant darlyk, we loves a bit of cow shit.