slickwillyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So I have just about hit 150k on my 05 gt and I got a check engine light and a flashing cruise control. By the time I got it back to my office it has lost almost all power and unable to rev above 3k. Can't get the turbo to spool either and I hear a awful grinding noise which sounds like it's coming from the turbo. Should I try and tear the turbo off and see if it got fried and if so is there a direct replacement I can get to put on instead of the VF40? I know a little about engines and working on them but I do not want to bang my head against the wall trying to get something to be modified and fit on the car. Any advice would be appriciated. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brosephine Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Don't drive the car. A blown turbo is what it sounds like, and you better PRAY that the turbo did not shoot shards of aluminum fins into your engine taking the bearings with it..... Very common problem on 05 LGT's.. you can either go with a rebuilt VF40 or get a VF46....both will be bolt-on replacements.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 That sounds like it would be amazing. So if I tear it apart and see the turbo is in pieces my engine is probably screwed too right... My monday morning is getting worse by the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brosephine Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 remove the turbo and inspect the fins and shaft play. the reason these prematurely fail is because the oil delivery line banjo bolt has a filter at the end of it, over time it can clog with oil debris causing an oil starvation to the turbo. A well-known mod on this forum is to remove the filter asap before failure. This was only present on the 05's, thereonafter subaru removed it and eventually redesigned the oil delivery setup starting in 07 models and was again revised in 2008 models with a recall. If you notice missing pieces of the fins or any other internal part it's safe to say it got sucked into the engine. You may be lucky but sometimes you won't notice a problem until a thousand or two miles after the turbo blew....drain the oil and inspect the oil for goldish hue/dust/film .... that would be indicative of bearing material that was shaved due to the contaminated oil from the turbo disaster.....either way, pull turbo and do an oil change asap. can only hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Alright I appriciate it Brosephine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Is there a walkthrough for removing the Turbo anywhere? Pictures would be great too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/installing-bnr-turbo-139943.html that should be able to get you going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 There are also other steps that can be taken with the oil system to reduce the changes of follow-on motor failure. Do a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Pull the oil pan and check for sintered brass or bronze looking debris. This is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks again. Looks like I have a job to do tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 If it turns out to be the turbo and nothing else major I have my old VF40 that I pulled off my car that has 65K on it and has very slight shaft play. PM me if interested and I would need your blown VF40 as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Slick, where are you located? [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Got the Turbo out no shards just bent fins and bears were shot. Now gotta find a new one. Any recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm in Pittsburgh area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 BNR 16g and a e-tune? You'd send out the turbo core to BNR, and receive a modified 16g turbo in the vf40 housing. This setup can get some good hp with supporting mods (downpipe/uppipe on 05-06). Again, this info is all in the turbo forum for BNR turbos. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bolt-up-turbocharger-upgrade-119177.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Slickwillyo1, good to see you are local. Can you post pictures of the turbo fins? Any damage to the housing? Let me know if you need help with any of the work! I am up in Chippewa. [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 http://wideformatusa.com/lgt/1.jpg http://wideformatusa.com/lgt/2.jpg http://wideformatusa.com/lgt/3.jpg So they look like they are all chewed off but they only got curled over thank god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brosephine Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 wowzers, check inside your intercooler and throttle body tube, be on the look out for any shavings or really, any debris...just to be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Definitely could have been worse, still be extra vigilant. That is a great candidate for a BNR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 OK got bnr 18g on its way here tomorrow. Might be putting in and selling car. Might be getting company car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptan Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Don't forget, you will definitely need a tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 fantastic more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I am confused why you purchased an 18g just to sell it? Get another VF40 and call it quits if you plan on jumping ship. [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwillyo1 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have issues lol. If something breaks on my car or anything for that matter I will not buy stock or oem I have to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Makes sense. Do you need upgraded injectors and fuel pump for an 18g or is oem ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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