hey,

i got my turbo off an older volvo, and the turbo is just filthy. what would be the best thing to getting off all the grease etc..? and after all thats off, what should i use to polish it to make it look somewhat nice? thanks

 

Well some carb cleaner will remove any heavy carbon buildup on/ in the turbo. Then if you wanted to scuff it up with a wire brush or something you could give it a quick shot of hi temp. paint to make it look all purdy. Keep in mind that any paint you do put on will eventually just burn itself right back off again.

 

is it safe for any of the fluids to get into the turbo? or should i put a piece of tshirt and cover it with tape to block it off? and i wasnt planning on painting cause itll be just a waste unless i put high-temp paint

 

Well, you could disassemble the turbo to clean it, but that might just be a pain in the a@$. If you get any carb cleaner or whatever you use in the turbo, it will just evaporate. Or you could blow compressed air through the turbines to try and dry it up. I'm sure if your not planning on using the turbo anytime soon (like within hours), you'll be fine and the cleaners will dry.

 

alright thanks alot!
k i have another question but its not about cleaning the the turbo

i have injectors and a turbo so far, i have a list to go still right?

hers what i can think of
intercooler, bov, piping, fmu, oil lines, i have a civic VX so i have the header, anything else?

 

Well, what injectors are you going to be using with that FMU? You know you can just use your stock injectors. And what about a wastegate? You just going to stick with the internal wastegate on the turbo? And don't forget a missing link or check valves.

 

everything is metal in the turbo, nothing will harm the insides. dont worry.

 

if you have the 450cc injectors go w/ the afc hack

 

I sprayed mine with engine degreeser and then blated th egrease with a high presure water nozzle.Like trance said use a wire brush.I cleaned mine up with a wire brush on my drill.Take a lookhttp://www.newbieforces.com/pictures...?img=TMP54.JPG
http://www.newbieforces.com/pictures...?img=TMP55.JPG
It was caked with grease just like you said.Now its blinging

 

ooooh, das so nice d16