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hellllo · 03-22-2007, 10:37 AM

Couple questions

1) I have coilovers and I'm having time adjusting the camber plates, well really I can't loosen the bolts on the camber plate I've used a hammer with the hex driver tool that came with the coilovers and it just won't loosen. Do i have to take off the whole suspension just to adjust it? Give me some suggestions because one of my tires is closer to the fender and the other one is centered good.

2)Whats the worst that can happen to the engine if i let my turbo just wear out? I can clean my intake and IC piping because theres a little oil there. I'm asking because I'm not rich and I'm debating if i should replace turbo or get aftermarket wheels

I'm so new =(

zoototheyork · 03-22-2007, 10:38 AM

your turbo is fine

*ManoNegra* · 03-22-2007, 10:43 AM

1) Lube bolts with liquid wrench or something equivalent. Let it seat for a good while. CLEAN it up and try again. Careful not too strip bolts.

2) Don't modify a car until you fully understand how it's components work. Leave your car alone until to can afford to fix/fuck it up.

hellllo · 03-22-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zoototheyork

your turbo is fine

I've looked it up and the symptoms looked like turbo is about to go out

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

1) Lube bolts with liquid wrench or something equivalent. Let it seat for a good while. CLEAN it up and try again. Careful not too strip bolts.

2) Don't modify a car until you fully understand how it's components work. Leave your car alone until to can afford to fix/fuck it up.

Well i expected someone to avoid the question. You probably could have told me an answer writing those 2 lines and I would have learned something, it is somewhat an odd question.

My bro died and i have his car now, I've been reading about car stuff and I already found this forum. Some help but most flame. I did search and couldn't find an answer. I'm sorry for not taking turbo 101 and a person trying to get into cars.

SC_S13 · 03-22-2007, 11:13 PM

its best to keep your car as clean as possible. thats a good rule of thumb. dirt and grit will eventually wear out anything.

as for your turbo...if theres no/little shaftplay, and no oil leaks, youre good to go.

hellllo · 03-22-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SC_S13

its best to keep your car as clean as possible. thats a good rule of thumb. dirt and grit will eventually wear out anything.

as for your turbo...if theres no/little shaftplay, and no oil leaks, youre good to go.

i get blue smoke sometimes after i boost and stop/idle and theres some oil in the hotpipe/bov pipe

oil catch can til turbo dies? good idea? this is what im thinking because i don't want it effecting the whole engine

s14dude · 03-23-2007, 08:59 AM

a little oil blowby is common. as long as the turbo is not leaking oil or making huge amounts of smoke you're ok for the time being.

hellllo · 03-23-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by s14dude

a little oil blowby is common. as long as the turbo is not leaking oil or making huge amounts of smoke you're ok for the time being.

it makes a noticeably alot of smoke, maybe some smoke in the engine too, but the thing is it doesn't happen always.... one day i can have no massive blue smoke.... other days days blue smoke 50-75% of stoplights/idles

im just wondering since turbo is after the manifold... would it still effect my engine if its about to be blown or worn out?

wwwyzzerr · 03-23-2007, 12:38 PM

since you know the turbo is going out already why is there even a question between getting new wheels or a new turbo?

If the turbo does go out the car is not going to run very peachy but hey at least you will have new tires for it to sit on.

what will probably happen is the turbo will go out and leave a massive amount of oil all over the place.

your best bet would be to replace the turbo now. it may be inconvenient because you might not be able to afford the supporting mods to make any more power after you get a new turbo but at least you wont have to have the car sitting around.

that is my opinion

s14dude · 03-23-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hellllo

it makes a noticeably alot of smoke, maybe some smoke in the engine too, but the thing is it doesn't happen always.... one day i can have no massive blue smoke.... other days days blue smoke 50-75% of stoplights/idles

im just wondering since turbo is after the manifold... would it still effect my engine if its about to be blown or worn out?

yeah now that you say that just change the turbo before something blows and really makes stuff go wrong.

03-22-2007, 10:37 AM	#1
hellllo Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wyoming Age: 36 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	suspension/turbo questions Couple questions 1) I have coilovers and I'm having time adjusting the camber plates, well really I can't loosen the bolts on the camber plate I've used a hammer with the hex driver tool that came with the coilovers and it just won't loosen. Do i have to take off the whole suspension just to adjust it? Give me some suggestions because one of my tires is closer to the fender and the other one is centered good. 2)Whats the worst that can happen to the engine if i let my turbo just wear out? I can clean my intake and IC piping because theres a little oil there. I'm asking because I'm not rich and I'm debating if i should replace turbo or get aftermarket wheels I'm so new =(

03-22-2007, 11:13 PM	#5
SC_S13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 936 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	its best to keep your car as clean as possible. thats a good rule of thumb. dirt and grit will eventually wear out anything. as for your turbo...if theres no/little shaftplay, and no oil leaks, youre good to go. __________________

03-23-2007, 08:59 AM	#7
s14dude Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 553 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: s14dude Feedback Score: 6 reviews	a little oil blowby is common. as long as the turbo is not leaking oil or making huge amounts of smoke you're ok for the time being. __________________

03-22-2007, 10:38 AM	#2
zoototheyork BANNED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: dover, nj and orlando, fl Age: 38 Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your turbo is fine

03-22-2007, 10:43 AM	#3
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	1) Lube bolts with liquid wrench or something equivalent. Let it seat for a good while. CLEAN it up and try again. Careful not too strip bolts. 2) Don't modify a car until you fully understand how it's components work. Leave your car alone until to can afford to fix/fuck it up.

03-23-2007, 12:38 PM	#9
wwwyzzerr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IOWA Age: 39 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	since you know the turbo is going out already why is there even a question between getting new wheels or a new turbo? If the turbo does go out the car is not going to run very peachy but hey at least you will have new tires for it to sit on. what will probably happen is the turbo will go out and leave a massive amount of oil all over the place. your best bet would be to replace the turbo now. it may be inconvenient because you might not be able to afford the supporting mods to make any more power after you get a new turbo but at least you wont have to have the car sitting around. that is my opinion