ITT we discuss why my brand new 2871R seized
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ITT we discuss why my brand new 2871R seized
20ish autocross runs, about 15 laps at Calspeed (one full session, 3 partial sessions). It started making a little bit of noise for about a lap, and then it stopped making boost completely. I thought I had popped a pipe, but then I heard it squeak a couple of times.
Back to Garrett tomorrow. I have an event in 2 weeks.
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Bah. Don't know whether I didn't get them tight enough when I clocked it or whether they backed out on their own, but 5 of the 6 bolts that hold the turbine housing to the CHRA backed out. Turbine cocked to one side, made noise for a while, then finally seized the shaft. The turbo spins free, just like it should, but the housing and turbine wheel are done.
May do Resbond, may do safety wire.
May do Resbond, may do safety wire.