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npaulseth 03-13-2006 08:49 PM
Driving with a seized turbo
 
Car: 92 Talon AWD Auto
Mods: 3" turbo back, MBC.

Hey guys, my turbo just seized on me (13G). The car doesn't smoke or anything like that, just has no power. I am looking to drive the car to MN wednesday so I can put on my SCM61/Manifold/Wastegate from Eau Claire. Think I will run into any problems?

Thanks

Noah

CVD 03-13-2006 10:14 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
Yes. You have to have some way to relieve the exhaust pressure. I believe you can burn your valves otherwise. You could take the WG arm off but I'm not sure if thats enough.

Goat Blower 03-13-2006 10:22 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
Disconnect the boost controller and plug the line so your wastegate stays open as much as possible. You shouldn't have any issue driving it, just keep your foot off the loud pedal and take it easy getting here.

You could also remove your upper IC pipe and attach your MAS and flex pipe directly to the TB, the elbow should have about the same diameter opening as the stock turbo, about 2 1/8".

npaulseth 03-13-2006 10:49 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
Thanks guys. You have been very helpful.

Kracka 03-13-2006 11:02 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
If driving it is a must, I'd disconnect the WG flapper arm (or wire it open) and stay off the gas as much as possible.

rst95eclipse 03-13-2006 11:17 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Goat Blower
Disconnect the boost controller and plug the line so your wastegate stays open as much as possible. You shouldn't have any issue driving it, just keep your foot off the loud pedal and take it easy getting here.

You could also remove your upper IC pipe and attach your MAS and flex pipe directly to the TB, the elbow should have about the same diameter opening as the stock turbo, about 2 1/8".
Do this. But I'd try to find something else to drive, which would be the safest bet.

Swifty1638 03-13-2006 11:41 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
what are you coming to MN for noah?

-A. Swift

npaulseth 03-14-2006 12:13 AM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swifty1638
what are you coming to MN for noah?

-A. Swift
To buy a manifold/wastegate/oil lines so I can install my SCM.

What are you doing on Wed? Get my text?

Pushit2.0 03-14-2006 10:07 AM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
If the shaft breaks you could loose all of your oil thew the turbo, which is not good. Find a ride do not drive your car.

~John

turbo2086 03-14-2006 10:15 AM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
I'm in eau claire too. If you don't have a ride, I might be able to go.

Swifty1638 03-14-2006 01:51 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
that's true noah..we pulled cher's turbo apart, and that was the reason his ic and exhaust was filled w/ oil..I'd try not to drive it..take sarah's celica you stud! put the parts on at your place..? that work?

-A. Swift

npaulseth 03-15-2006 12:34 PM
Re: Driving with a seized turbo
 
Ok, here's what I did. I unhooked the wastegate flapper arm, and tied the wastegate flapper open. I also disconnected the oil feed line, and pluged the hole. I am not able to get my hands on the manifold I was hopping for anymore, so I need a way to get a wastegate mounted on my car. I am impatiently waiting on my 2G mani to get here, and possibly have the gate welded on to that.


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