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Turbo goes bang....

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Turbo goes bang....

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Mates 4500 EFI petrol turbo went Kaboom a few days ago.

Not sure on the circumstances but he blew a hole in the side of the block.

Was towing a heavy load so I am guessing that the motor was under extreme load??? too. Not sure about the amount of boost he was using or the type of petrol.

Sounds very expensive.

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Post by fatassgq »

Have been told the rods in the 4.5's are not real strong for turbo applications. Better to replace with rods from a 4.2.

Just what I have been told.

But yeah sounds expensive.
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Post by RN »

You may be absolutely correct on this..but I am not game to tell him at the moment. I have to let him calm down a bit.

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Post by RaginRover »

I am thinking an exchange motor would be the go

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Post by RN »

I think he will do that and then flog the vehicle off. It has taken a long time to sort out as most turbo GU's are diesel so there weren't many others to learn from.
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