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esunbaboon · 02-29-2008, 01:21 PM

I'm putting in my new turbo tomorrow and it's my first time doing anything like this. Should I prime the turbo with oil before I start it up, how exactly should I go about doing this, just poor it in the line then crank the engine over a few times?

**TROLL** · 02-29-2008, 02:12 PM

hey, yeah definitely prime the turbo with oil before starting the engine...
in order to do it you need to pull a fuse that will keep the engine from actually starting but still allow it to crank. on subarus we pull the ECU fuse, or you can pull a fuel pump fuse/relay or injector clips, or who knows what else. just prime it for 5-10 second bursts a few times to make sure its cycled through properly.
definitely prime it though or you can damage it from spinning dry for a few seconds.

05scooby · 02-29-2008, 02:57 PM

Definitely agree with Bryan on this...

esunbaboon · 02-29-2008, 05:42 PM

Alright thanks a lot.

pinacup7 · 03-02-2008, 07:32 PM

Just pull the connector for the coil if it has one.

SovXietday · 03-02-2008, 11:16 PM

I generally just pull the sparkplugs and crank for about 2 minutes.

giorgakis02 · 03-04-2008, 01:56 AM

yea coil and fuel pump fuse.

**TROLL** · 03-04-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SovXietday

I generally just pull the sparkplugs and crank for about 2 minutes.

2 mins? thats excessive, and its also going to wash the cylinders with fuel i'd imagine which isnt ideal.

Erik · 03-04-2008, 12:16 PM

howd the installation go baboon?

esunbaboon · 03-04-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by letsRACE

howd the installation go baboon?

I forgot to buy a gasket for the oil return line.

So I'll finish it up next weekend.

Erik · 03-04-2008, 08:34 PM

awman that sucks. let us know and take some pics!!!

SovXietday · 03-05-2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROLL

2 mins? thats excessive, and its also going to wash the cylinders with fuel i'd imagine which isnt ideal.

Maybe not literally that long, but it doesn't build oil pressure with a crank or two. I've never had any issues with flooding the cylinders, car started up no problem both times I've done it.

Kevin · 03-05-2008, 01:06 AM

Just pull the plugs and crank it for like 1 min, 4 or 5 times. Search the web, there is plenty on it.

95gstnj · 03-14-2008, 02:11 PM

yep, also can't hurt to pour some oil in the turbo before you even put it on

02-29-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
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02-29-2008, 02:57 PM	#3
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esunbaboon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Feasterville Member #2490 My Ride: 1992 Volvo 940 Turbo iTrader: (0)	Alright thanks a lot.

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95gstnj Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3199 My Ride: 05 wrx, C5 A6 iTrader: (0)	yep, also can't hurt to pour some oil in the turbo before you even put it on