Rotaryrockstar

I have removed and cleaned all the intake bits and the TB... My turbo is still filthy and I have no idea what to do with it.. I didn't wanna go nuts with carb cleaner because there is supposed to be some oil in the housing right? I really don't know so any what I am asking is, what should one do to thier turbo when it's out to clean and insure smooth operation?
Thanx

10Th AE

Rotaryrockstar

No one here cleans thier turbos?

White_FC

You can clean it all you want, your not going to be able to change the opperation of it.

That is all internal to the CHRA.

Clean it with whatever you want, i've used heavy duty engine degreaser rinsed out with some mineral turps before with good results.

CarlRx7

where did you get the gaskets to rebuild it from? or you just just silcone?

Impreza2RX7

Mine was filthy, but I just cleaned the exterior of it with degreaser and a wire brush..

RETed

I'd be more worried about where all the crap is coming from that dirties the turbo itself.
This usually points to an oil leak of some sort.
I usually spray the turbo down with a couple cans of brake cleaner (it's cleaner than carb cleaner).
No harm done.
If you have the turbo removed, make sure you pour a little oil back into the oil inlet and spin the shaft a few times to pre-oil it before assembly.
Upon starting the car the first time, it's best to get the oil pressure up before starting the engine.
This is easily done by pulling the top two fuses under the hood and cranking the engine a few seconds - as long as you see the needle move on the oil pressure gauge.
Once you see oil pressure, then you can replace the fuses and crank the engine over.


-Ted