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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: chris_harvey on November 07, 2010, 12:01:43

Title: 300tdi turbo
Post by: chris_harvey on November 07, 2010, 12:01:43

What's the best way to clean out a turbo??? An what tools or tricks for removing it as its all connected to the manifold ?? Thanks in advance

Title: Re: 300tdi turbo
Post by: chris_harvey on November 07, 2010, 17:41:08

Brake clutch & carb cleaner ????

Title: Re: 300tdi turbo
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 08, 2010, 21:16:48

Fill it with WD40, leave it to soak in, you'll need to turn the blades to keep them wet.  Use a toothbrush to clean each blade then wash out with more WD40.

Soak out the dirty oil with kitchen rag, wash it out and dry again.

Title: Re: 300tdi turbo
Post by: chris_harvey on November 08, 2010, 22:17:10

Thanks for the reply  :D I've been told that it could damaged the turbo tho if I clean it out as it runs on a film of oil for the bearing or sumthink ? Can u shed any light on that ??

Title: Re: 300tdi turbo
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 08, 2010, 22:22:59

That's why I don't use a degreaser.  The oil film is inside the bearing and should be sealed with a metal oil seal.  Don't use any pressure other than than generated by the oil can.  the turbo experiences far worse when it's in use.