Turbocharger care

[RallyDRock]

agree with redman [|)]
i also use my EGT to monitor the temp but mine will idle at about 800deg. probe is located 1" away from turbo outlet in DP.
Shut down at 800-850 for me
pop hood whenever i can to exhaust the heat, want to add a hood scoop.
btw not factory turbo i have the Hahn mitsu unit

[PT4U2C]

Agree with redman. I ALWAYS let idle for 2-3 minutes, pop the hood and leave it open in garage. I'm DC engineers calculated degree of heat buildup/"heatsoak" in engine compartment; but, it seeems very hot to me. In the early days, I had a Volvo turbodiesel that cooked at 255,000 miles because of bearing failure(I know, what's my point)? Just call me cautious and very happy with this car.

PT4U2C2 DC 2 #2430

[taikuchin]

quote:Originally posted by RallyDRock
pop hood whenever i can to exhaust the heat, want to add a hood scoop.
btw not factory turbo i have the Hahn mitsu unit

GO RETRO! PUNCH A FEW HOLES IN THE HOOD & FUHGEDABOUDIT.

[sakigt]

quote:Originally posted by crazie.eddie

Or if your not happy with the so called "alarm" system on your PT, then upgrade it to something like a Viper 791. It includes a turbo timer, shock sensors, hood switch, excellent remote starter, etc.

I went that route after I got broken into. An expensive route tho...