so I have a blown turbo. MPS6 116,000kms

[tomo89aus]

on Monday I broke down on the pacific highway near gosford and had to get towed home, clutch pedal went in and wouldn't come out. Ordered new seal kits for the master cylinder and slave cylinder... should be straightforward.


Anyway, today I was removing the intercooler to get better access to the heat shielding and what should I see? Black slick on the turbo outlet with a hint of creamy white. I've not noticed any smoking so its obviously not completely screwed but looks like It will have to be replaced.

Is everyone pretty much going the BNR route these days? They're from the states aren't they?

[2XS]

BNR is from the US, yes. Buy direct. It's the best outcome.

Stage 1 or stage 3 are the best options IMO.

[tomo89aus]

And what are your thoughts on still driving the car until I can save up or borrow the $950?

[2XS]

Blown turbos can be fine, but, can be trouble.

If the seals aren't gone, it may be possible something else is causing the oil issue.

Be wary, the blades could be touching the insides of the turbo, causing small amounts of metal to go through the engine. Possible it could be fine too.

[foxy]

Could it be oil from the engine breather system?

[tomo89aus]

Put it this way, I've had the intercooler off a few times before and I've never seen black slick all through it. I don't think the seals are completely gone but they're obviously on their way. Guess I'd like to be sure before I go spend $950 on a new turbo though

[andy b]

I don't think you'd go wrong with a BNR though, they seem to have a good reputation. The only thing to factor in to your cost, is either sending your own or another second hand turbo over to BNR, or paying the core charge

[tomo89aus]

If I got stage 3 can I run the stock ECU tune without any dramas? If I had the cash I'd do a manifold upgrade while I was at it.

Guess I have to factor in the cost of new gaskets, etc... too

[TD]

If you're worried about saving up $950, don't bother with the stage 3, just replace like with like or stage 1 it. Stage 3 will need a tune.

[bazzad]

Sounds to me you like you will spending the $ on a clutch if you haven't done it yet. The creamy white could be ground up compressor blade or water mixing with the oil.