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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Anyone heard of the turbo being blown out??
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Yeah, turbos blow. it happens. someone telling you that your turbo has blown?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Default Re: Yeah, turbos blow. it happens. someone telling you that your turbo has blown?

No..I just purchased the car and was wondering if there were tests that the mechanic could run to see what condition my turbo is in?

In the case that the turbo does blow, how much does it cost and is there anything else that has to be replaced?

Thanks..any help would be appreciated.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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Default You'll want to search around a little here on AW. Blown turbos are obvious, they make a LOT of noise

and the car will feel very slow.

The cost of replacing a blown turbo varies, but it's not cheap.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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are there any signs that show that the turbo will blow soon?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Default Typical stuff...

...cracks in the housing, shaft play, etc.

Just have your mech look it over. Might be tight fit, but can be accessible while on the car.
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you forgot dentist drill sound!
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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Default Uh...hello?!

I did say "etc."

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LOL! Correct on a technicality. Well played!
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touche!
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