the_saint

Hello,

I have a huge problem. Yesterday the primary turbo packed it in.

Symptoms
1) Over the day decreasing boost on the first turbo.

2) Eventually no boost. As per gauge and seat of the pants performance.

3) Tore down the front intake section and the compressor on the primary turbo did not spin

Today, pulled the turbos and saw the following.
1) Primary turbine is toasted.
2) Piece of metal in the housing. From where? From a sleeve in the exhaust port of the front rotor.
3) Secondary turbo looks fine visually.

Questions.

1) Can this sleeve be replaced without tearing the engine apart? I assume it get puts in from the inside, but have no idea.

2) what happens if I drive without this piece?

3) Wear can I get aftermarket exhaust manifolds? i.e. for a T4?

4) How did this piece break off, has this happened to anybody before?


Thanks

thesaint

the_saint

This is the turbine.

Check out the blade damage.