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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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siezed turbo...

If i keep the rpms fairly low would it be safe to drive my rx7 around until i can afford to take off the turbo and have it rebuilt?

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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if it i sized i would not because your exhaust temps are going to skyrocket then your risking toasting your engine bay and your motor. park it dont be stupied.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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stupied.
i will make it a note to not be "stupied"
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Youve got a turbo repair shop west of Joplin, i think its called turbo supply!
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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i will make it a note to not be "stupied"
i didnt mean any harm by that just simply looking out for u and your car because no one wants to see a my car caught on fire thread, or my motor is shot. sorry if i offended you.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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none taken. sorry about being short and i do appreciate the concern and you are probably right about parking it


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oh i know! i used to work there and still have a buddy that works there.. they do amazing work.
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