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Old 04-20-2013, 01:32 PM   #12
mntnresq
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Ok.... I got the current dead turbo off, and the up pipe looks fine. Oiling problem. Looks like I missed the banjo filter in the one at the back of the head. it is pretty full of metal chunks, on the upstream side of the screen.

So, for one, I doubt that the rebuilder will warranty the turbo, as this is pretty much my fault. That was a nice $600 in the toilet. But, more concerning to me are the metal chunks in the oiling system. I haven't dropped the oil pan (yet) but the dipstick is clear, no obvious big chunks, nor metallic-paint look to the oil.

Should I just slap the cheapest used TD04 back on this, and sell/trade it in before the motor goes boom? I can't say I'm real excited about dropping the pan (kinda afraid of what I will find) but will if need be. But, if experience from other folks says it's a time bomb no matter what I do, then I guess there is no point in bothering.

Thoughts?

Thanks
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