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Old 06-09-08, 03:02 AM
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Unhappy cracked turbo
hey guys... my 7 has a cracked turbo... is there anything i can do to fix it besides buying a new one...

need some advice... watever i can do to save some money right now

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what part is cracked?
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If it's not leaking, keep using it. Cracks in the hottest part of the manifold are normal, as long as they don't extend past the gasket sealing surface.

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Perhaps he bought an XS Power Super T-70?
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it's supposed to be stock turbos.. i found some oil leak comin out of the back turbos... wat should i do? i can probably drive in it but not too aggressive?
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oil leak is bad esp on such a hot part of the car. you can weld it shut for the time being but i would get a replacement asap.
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Oil leaking out of the turbos like that needs attention - see a rotary expert in these matters.



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