Uh oh... I think I busted something.

[ix9]

Okay,

Here's the story... I busted something, what I believe is a turbo gasket/manifold thinggy.

First of all I blew an intercooler pipe (the one right up near the throttle body) which basically just loosened and sat there, it didn't pop off anywhere....

I heard a funny sound so I limped it home.

This caused intake oil to be sprayed all over the goddam place, down the intake pipes, on the rocker cover, even reaching the opposite strut tower. The place was a mess.

Now I also have a funny "exhaust leak" (well, that's what it sounds like anyway) coming from around the turbo area. I pulled it all off last night (no sick connotations pls) and didn't see anything physically wrong with the turbo, everything looks norm.

Of course in doing this I rounded two nuts off the bloody heatshield cover (the ones closest to the firewall that get really hot), lucky i still have the other 3 holding it on.

So the next step i think would be to take off the turbo manifold heatshield and take a look under there to see what I can see. Who knows, maybe it's just the gasket between the turbo and the manifold (common fault I hear)

My question is, what else could it be ? And where would I goto get such a thing fixed? Do i take off the part and bring it to someone or what ?

Any help would be great guys.... but for now my car is off the road and I'm not risking driving it until it's fixed. Probably won't be at the cruise on sunday. grrr!

Back to the Accent we go.....

-Kym.

[Psiker]

if it is the turbo exhaust gasket that has blown kym that is a bitch. remember that happened to gary's car when he first got it.

unfotunatly from what he was told. he was lucky he was still under warranty bcause it is rather expensive to fix. maybe hopefully someone here will be able to help u though and it wont xost too much money

good luck man.

Psiker

P.S still come on the crooz. just car whore like me

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Kym,

You can get a lift with one of us for the cruise, it wouldn't be the same without you.

As far as your car goes, I don't mind having a look at it, then giving you some advice on who to fix it. If you want me to have a look at it then call me on 0422 972 195 and I'll try and help.

See'ya:burnout:

[adam 32]

gaskets themselves are cheap-as-chips is just a matter of labour. so invite some friends over for a 'barbeque' one afternoon and put them to work on the car!!

[Pva_Glue]

Damm that sounds bit dodgy and sounds like it needs bit of work required!

sorry to hear that mate... I hope Paul can fix it! YES HE CAN!

cheers

Joe

[ix9]

ahhaha, all my friends know less than me about cars... (and i know shit all)

might have to get in some heavy-handed goons to help me... pay them in quantities of alcohol methinks...

[Pva_Glue]

Buy Paul a escort girl after I think he needs it :lol:

oopps I thin I went too far this time

cheers

Joe

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Joe, You whore!

Kym,

I can help take the turbo off if you need a hand, and then I will get a mate to fit the seals, if that is the problem.

See'ya:burnout:

[bully]

kym - if you need a hand i help

[ix9]

yay! heavy-handed goons to the rescue! thanks guys... as I found out last night, getting the turbo off could be quite hard...

while ive got everything else off, i might clean my IC and install a proper catch can methinks.... ho hummm...

right now my car is sitting in the garage having a nap.... *sigh*

[macka]

Strich9 if you guys are gunna take it off, you should know how to put the gasket and turb back on.

There are a few tricks tho to remember, i can give you a hand as well if u want,

I would say bring it over but ive my turbo to take back off and adams in the next few weeks

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I'm sure we will manage, beside's if it's just a gasket then that is easy to do.

See'ya:burnout:

[skyzerr33]

tinkerbell when r u gonna stop messing with your car!!!

depends when u do the goon work if i'm home i'll come jump in the pool while paul does all the work hehe.

nah i'll get dirty.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, aslong as Kym doesn't want the diff oil changing then I'm happy:lol:

I will be going around some day next week, to have a look and access the damage, hopefully nothing major.

See'ya:burnout:

[ix9]

Actually I have bought new diff oil, vmx80 gear oil, new synthetic oil, oil filter, and new brake pads to be also done very soon hey..... so if you know any tips for that, it'd be good...

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I did, with gtrken's help, service Skyzerr's car, and it still seems to be working. But I think we will worry about that after we fix your other problem.

See'ya:burnout:

[Jengi]

Turbo/Exhaust gaskets are pretty common from what I've heard too, but not too difficult to fix either, just a matter of putting the time aside for it.

One question for you though Kym..is that gear oil any good because I've never used it before, I was gonna give Redline a go next but the only deterrant is the price.

I'm always open to suggestions btw.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Jenji,

I have heard from a number of people that the redline stuff is very good, but can cause problems getting in gear when shifting hard at the drags.

See'ya:burnout:

[rob77]

Personally, I would take it to a decent workshop or mechanic, get him to fix it and then DONT ****ING TOUCH SHIT YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT! I'm no good with my hands and I'm certainly no mechanic, I dont even attempt to change my oil myself (even though its piss easy and I should, but I know if I do I'll **** something up and it'll cost me more money). I think its time you stopped touching things and left it to people who know what they are doing

[ix9]

Heheh, with heavy goons like Bully and Got Boost to help me on the saturday It all made light work!

Thanks VERY MUCH for your help guys! Much appreciated.

The fault WAS the turbo gasket, dead simple to fix really, just time to do it was a pain. Lucky sean had a few spare lying around.

Im always amazed at the amount of people willing to help when something stuff up on someone's car. You guys all rock!