Turbo Blade Wear

[truongski]

Hey lads,

Pulled off the intake pipe for the turbo yesterday and I noticed on one of the blades , it has a bit of wear. Is this something I should be concerned about? Will it shear off?

Stock 05 BA MkII Ute, K&N , no BOV, no centre muffler, 59000 kms

thanks..

By truongski

[mic]

Could be your turbo getting too hot. Maybe replace the oil screen. Or get one of etms ones.

[2fardown]

Poor filteration

[truongski]

Poor filteration

ya reckon? I'm sure there are heaps of people using k&n panel filter. I don't think it's poor filtration.

[truongski]

Could be your turbo getting too hot. Maybe replace the oil screen. Or get one of etms ones.

how is it different from the factory oil screen? and where can I get the 'etms' ones?

[hanra]

This is the ETM item: http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=45049

Or just replace your stock one.

[XRPete]

just easier access and bigger filter.

Etms a site sponsor

[Adam]

The turbo is water cooled.

I don't think heat is your problem.

To be honest I can't see much from the pic. It's not very clear.

[2fardown]

ya reckon? I'm sure there are heaps of people using k&n panel filter. I don't think it's poor filtration.

Suit yourself mate. Have a read of this:

http://www.aa1car.com/library/turbo_repair.htm

"If the compressor blades are badly eroded, unfiltered air has been entering the intake system. Check for a missing, torn or poor fitting air filter."

[turbotrana]

if its on the leading edge of the blades then its filtration. You are basically sandblasting that leading edge, but still shouldnt happen with a K&N. I use one where alot of sand accumulates on the a K&N pod an no real issues