Posted by Bob on April 14, 2011 at 09:17:23 from (64.255.159.192):
In Reply to: Turbos posted by cj3b_jeep on April 12, 2011 at 21:57:36:
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I AGREE it's a good idea to cap the stack to keep debris out, etc., and it is certainly cheap insurance, and I do it myself.
HOWEVER, debris is one thing and the turbo spinning itself to death is another.
Did you read Jon Hagen's post about what his 'net research turned up?
"" why do the companies recommend covering the exhaust when you transport them then??"
I got on google and checked every turbocharger builder /rebuilder on the net, checked their warranty / failure analysis page.
Not one listed wind blowing down the exhaust pipe and magically spinning the turbo as a reason for a failure. ALL listed covering the pipe to keep dirt, rain, road trash out of the pipe as a reason to cover it and protect the turbo.
Think about a rock or bit of metal road trash down the exhaust stack and laying against the turbo exhaust turbine. "
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