Oil to turbo need to be primed? And may need rebuild, Whats the cheapest rebuild with reliability Options

[mk7celica]

I have my ct20 installed and I read on a install/removal prosess it says to keep the banjo bolt on the engine lose when installing the feed line an crank the car till oil comes out to build pressure in to the system for oiling the turbo the when you see oil tighten it up. They called it priming the oil feed line. I myself did not do this an I am not sur eif I am getting oil to my turbo. Is this the right to do it does it have to be primed?

This post has been edited by mk7celica: Jun 13, 2009 - 4:36 PM

[Smaay]

just unplug the ECU fuse and crank the engine over for about 30 seconds. that will get oil primed through the system

[mk7celica]

Well I think I found metal flakes in my oil. Its clattering a little bit but smooths out a little. If you find this in your oil is your engine shot? Or can I drain the oil? It sounds like its coming from the top what would break in the top of the engine to put metal flakes or like metal looking sand in your oil ? And If I do need a rebuild if the top engine is broke can I just change the head? And for a total rebuild whats the least expensive kit to buy. Whats the price range for this. I am going to do it with a friend thats rebuilt his mr2 with 3sgte and he is very experienced so I just need a price for materials and cleaning/ boring the engine.

[lagos]

Well I think I found metal flakes in my oil. Its clattering a little bit but smooths out a little. If you find this in your oil is your engine shot? Or can I drain the oil? It sounds like its coming from the top what would break in the top of the engine to put metal flakes or like metal looking sand in your oil ? And If I do need a rebuild if the top engine is broke can I just change the head? And for a total rebuild whats the least expensive kit to buy. Whats the price range for this. I am going to do it with a friend thats rebuilt his mr2 with 3sgte and he is very experienced so I just need a price for materials and cleaning/ boring the engine.

If your friend is so experienced, then why dont you ask him to diagnose the noise you are hearing before you start buying random stuff?

[mk7celica]

He lives 4 hours away an he cant get over here till next or later

[Smaay]

change the oil and see if its still in there

[mk7celica]

So Today I pulled the turbo again I had to check to se if the wastgate flapper was the proble and added a thick washer in between the acuator mounting holes and turob. This made the flapper close all the way an had a tight seal. Started the car after all was installed again an I take a ride an I am boosting again. The only thing is I am not sure if the washer was to thick making the acuator rod to tight. I have to install the exhaust on it then I will take a ride and runn through all gears to see where the boost is. I know if the factory is 8-10lbs 12 with tvis. As tight as it is I probaly will be higher than that. Not that I wanted my wastgate to open at a high lbs Its the only way to fix it. Hopfully it dont stay shut past 12lbs. So that is pretty much fixed I accidentally blew my alt 100 a fuse because I did not unhook the battery. So the I went to take the fuse out and I would not come out. Then I read its bolted to the wires? Well I srill dont have it off. Any one know how to take it out please help, Is a reg 100 amp fuse the same as the factory 100a fuse?

Oh and the car runs fine its not broke an no more noise. Come to find out it was the wastgate flapper rattleing and I thought it was the engine.

[_Jim_]

Great to hear you finally got it all sorted out, if you need any more help....feel free to shot me another PM, or call me.

As for the boost, as long as your holding 16psi or less, you dont have to worry about using a thinner washer because you have enough fuel for around 17-18psi. If you have a wideband in the car, Just keep an eye on it.

Glad to hear the noise was only coming from the wastegate flapper, ENJOY YOUR NEW TURBO MAN.