rustyra24 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Turbo decided to give up the ghost. The exhaust side was completed sheared off and bouncing around. The intake side was in perfect shape. I found quite a bit of metal in the downpipe. I found one piece in the intercooler. and none in the up-pipe. The oil inlet under the turbo was not in good shape. The oil did not appear to have metal chunks in it. I will inspect everything just to make sure. I will flush it as well. What are the odds it found its way into the motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 My understanding is - as long as you didn't turn the car on after the Turbo blew chances are you are ok. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Nearly 100%. We see it time and time again. At a minimum I would recommend changing the oil once or twice (even better if you can fill via a priming tank at the oil pressure switch port) and then pulling the oil pan, replacing the oil cooler assembly and oil filter, and pulling the banjo bolt filters that feed the turbo and AVCS and cleaning them or replacing them. I would not remove the banjo bolt filters since you may still have some foreign material in the oil, and it's better it gets caught in the filters rather than the new turbo or intake cam sprockets. Mac - the bearing was disintegrating long before the catastrophic failure. He has bearing material in his oil guaranteed. OP, if you can cut open your old oil filter (with a proper tool) you can see just how much and make an educated call from there. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 ^ what he said, better safe then sorry. Also replace that oil return hose. Where do you live ? What turbo will you be installing ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyra24 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 I live in Montana. I will be replacing with a VF46. I thought of upgrading but it seems like it will already cost quite a bit. I am replacing the down pipe and up pipe while everything is taken apart. How much is the oil cooler assembly? Should I pull the pan before installing the new turbo and check for material? This is a nightmare. ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I can provide it for $210+shipping (shipping is free on orders $299+). It does suck, but there are plenty of people on here who have been through it and can provide advice. Basically everything you need can be found on this forum with the exception of a good set of tools and place to work. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin M Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 +1 on Underdog's advice, service, prices, and support. He's been an essential part of my build and on going maintenance/headaches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyra24 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Here is what I am replacing. I just dropped the pan last night. It had some metal chunks in it. I am hoping for the best. I removed the baffle and felt around inside the motor. Oil didn't look very metallic and I did not find any chucks hidden. The metal in the pan worries me the most. Any information on cleaning out the intercooler. And should I try blowing out some of the lines with a air compressor? V46 Aftermarket down pipe and up pipe - I figure I would do it while everything was removed. IPT Oil Line / AVCS / filter New oil cooler. Moroso Oil Pick up. Magnetic Drain plug Reading this forum gives me some hope. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/possible-blown-turbo-131354.html?t=131354 Here is a picture of the chunks http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/cnweis01/836fc782-59c6-4c25-8f9f-f69473d76396_zps676e707c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 You may want to hold off on the UP and DP until you know for sure she isn't going to explode. I say that b/c you may need that money to rebuild the engine should killer turbo particles show up in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Tough to tell what those fragments are since they are in the bag. Any chance you performed a compression and leakdown test on this motor? The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyra24 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 No compression test. I will do that when I button everything up. Here is a better picture http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/cnweis01/photo_zps6fb2e664.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz517 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 ouch. I would be very concerned with the size of that metal. I would recommend a new short block and the works unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Looks like a ring and chunks of piston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Looks like a ring and chunks of piston. That it does... Sorry OP 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyra24 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Number 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Sad news, OP. Good news is that you get to join the Rebuild Club! (Well, you have the opportunity to do so, right now) Go Shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Could be, doesn't matter now. Those chunks looks like its from the shortblock for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyra24 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Everything is up and running. I guess I will see how long things last. Already put about 100 miles on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Everything is up and running. I guess I will see how long things last. Already put about 100 miles on the car. did you perform a compression/leak down test just in case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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