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Old 05-13-03, 07:20 PM
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Just got my new engine running and when I got out to check for leaks and such, the trubo was already glowing pumkin oarnge. Then I went back and checked oil pressure, 50psi at about 2k. And then I noticed the temp was rising so I shut her down. Is this an oil problem, or a coolant problem. I am not leaking coolant, so could there be air in the system causing poor coolant flow to the turbo???? If this is the case, will the turbo still be ok???

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Old 05-13-03, 08:55 PM
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Anybody got some suggestions?

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did you set your timing yet?
Old 05-13-03, 09:49 PM
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I heard it's normal. But you could check your timing see if it needs advancing, or it's not likelly but your cats (if you have them) could be clogged
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Dont have any Cats. Is there an easy way to explain how to set the timing?

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you HAVEN''T SET THE TIMING! Yes. That's your first goal. You need to borrow/rent an inductive timing light, or bring the car to a mechanic. It shouldn't cost more than $10-20 to get a mechanic to set your timing, and then you know it's done right.
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I have seen my turbo/downpipe glow a bright orange after spirted driving. Not at idle. Timing needs to be set. My guess would be a lot of fuel is not being burned completly and is finishing up in the exhaust.

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Thanks guys, Ill look into doing that ASAP

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