Coolant issue with turbo

Hotrodz · 11-25-2017, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bimbimbop

Guys my car is eating coolant through my turbo....come out through the exhaust as well...car won’t stay cool...is this because it’s a defect turbo internally?

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This is not good. You need to get a leak down and compression test. It sounds like you blown the head gasket. Hopefully the head is not damaged. Might be time for a rebuild.

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bimbimbop · 11-25-2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

This is not good. You need to get a leak down and compression test. It sounds like you blown the head gasket. Hopefully the head is not damaged. Might be time for a rebuild.

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Maybe it was fate than...I already started my order in a stage 2 short block from AAM...I should know more on exactly what’s wrong tomorrow

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Hotrodz · 11-25-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bimbimbop

Maybe it was fate than...I already started my order in a stage 2 short block from AAM...I should know more on exactly what’s wrong tomorrow

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Good luck, I hope I am wrong!

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Senna-F1 · 11-25-2017, 04:23 PM

If you’re turbo is also water cooled, it could be leaking past those turbo seals.

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Senna-F1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cary, NC Age: 55 Posts: 425 Drives: 370SC,EliseSC,MR2T Rep Power: 52	If you’re turbo is also water cooled, it could be leaking past those turbo seals.