another turbo got locked up
#16
Re: another turbo got locked up
People run themn just oil cooled all the time, but I don't think they're pushing them to 20+. I'd say it's unlikely, but it very well could be. You should take your blown one apart and see where the damage is. They come with 360 degree thrust bearings stock and have a pretty large cooling slit and oil passage to the thrust bearing, but maybe the added heat is causing problems. I have no facts and it's all speculation, but it could be. Are you using any sort of RTV or sealant on your feedline?
#17
Re: another turbo got locked up
I took the hose that goes from the top of the pcv to the manifold and cut it. Put a bolt in that same hose on the manifold to plug it, and then put another hose on the pcv and pointed it at the ground. So now air can come out of the crankcase like its supposed to... You can do it other ways or use a catch can, whatever. But you should have that crankcase vented somehow. Cars used to just have a hose dangling down before emissions requirements forced them to vent the crank back into the intake to help burn off any extra fumes.
Double check you have oil coming out the return before you bolt everything up and post some pics of it or something
Double check you have oil coming out the return before you bolt everything up and post some pics of it or something