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Ridge Tech 06-04-02 12:04 AM

turbo storage
 
is there any better way of storing my single turbo untill i'm ready to put it on? Right now I have it in a box with some news paper. Is there anything I should do to protect the oil seals and what not?

Chris

RETed 06-04-02 04:18 AM

Nah, just the usually "keep in a cool dry" area recommendation.&nbsp Keep Node's cats away from the thing - cat hairs are evil! :)



-Ted

Ridge Tech 06-04-02 09:34 AM

what if you stuff Node's cat into the turbo wile its spinning? j/k:D

Heath 06-04-02 10:22 AM

You can keep it in my closet right beside my t-78 :)

Ridge Tech 06-04-02 02:21 PM

now that would be a sad sight now wouldn't it Heath, two big'ol turbos sitting dormit side by side :)

Node 06-04-02 04:31 PM

All your dormant turbos are belong to Schmiddles

peejay 06-04-02 05:07 PM

Really? Just set it aside with no oil in it?

I put a little fogging oil (oil specially designed for storing engines) in the oil inlet and drain and spun it a few times. Just to be sure. :) Not that it matters, looking at it the other day I noticed that one of the compressor blades is a little bent. (!) Oh well, worked fine before!

RETed 06-04-02 10:33 PM

The turbos should have been assembled with some type of assembly oil, so the internals are supposed to be lightly lubricated.&nbsp If your shop doesn't use assembly oil, I'd highly suggest to find a new one. :)


-Ted


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