Turbo lifespan.

VVC-Geeza · 8th August 2017, 19:51

I'm specifically talking about the one fitted to the 1.8.What would be a typical lifespan for the unit mileage wise assuming the car has been driven normally and it has not been suffered coolant contamination.You hear of a few failing but not that many considering how many are out there.

Based on average annual mileage and proper warm down after a long run is it possible that it could last the life of the car?

Ravinder · 8th August 2017, 20:05

I do the see a reason why not, Mick plenty of cars out there on the current turbo. Maintanance is key, for sure I believe.

grivas · 9th August 2017, 11:58

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

I'm specifically talking about the one fitted to the 1.8.What would be a typical lifespan for the unit mileage wise assuming the car has been driven normally and it has not been suffered coolant contamination.You hear of a few failing but not that many considering how many are out there.

Based on average annual mileage and proper warm down after a long run is it possible that it could last the life of the car?

Keep to regular oil changes!

madeupname · 9th August 2017, 12:05

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Based on average annual mileage and proper warm down after a long run is it possible that it could last the life of the car?

Ah . . . . this is something I never heard of before. What is a proper warm down after a long run cos I'm going to be doing a few of those soon.

fega72 · 9th August 2017, 12:33

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Ah . . . . this is something I never heard of before. What is a proper warm down after a long run cos I'm going to be doing a few of those soon.

when you arrived let the car running for a few second before switching off the engine, allowing the turbo to cool down a bit

madeupname · 9th August 2017, 12:44

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Originally Posted by fega72

when you arrived let the car running for a few second before switching off the engine, allowing the turbo to cool down a bit

Righty ho, will do. Thank you

drewbie · 9th August 2017, 12:59

I think the idea is to allow the turbo to slow down so it doesnt run on without an oil feed.

FLYING BANANA · 9th August 2017, 13:35

My 1.8t still has it's original turbo, has suffered 4 HGF's in it's life, and the car is on 189,200 miles. We also have a Z & F re-map and the head has been ported. I let her warm up a bit when starting from cold.

We are also on our original clutch as well.

rustymotor · 9th August 2017, 14:52

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Originally Posted by drewbie

I think the idea is to allow the turbo to slow down so it doesnt run on without an oil feed.

Think this also done by truckers..also dip the clutch on start up anyone?

VVC-Geeza · 9th August 2017, 16:01

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

My 1.8t still has it's original turbo, has suffered 4 HGF's in it's life, and the car is on 189,200 miles. We also have a Z & F re-map and the head has been ported. I let her warm up a bit when starting from cold.

We are also on our original clutch as well.

That is an impressive mileage Bob for the supposedly fragile K.Very encouraging to hear it's still on the original turbo,especially as it may have had some coolant through it.Good advice about letting it warm up before booting it too

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Keep to regular oil changes!

Yes I always change the oil and filter annualy even though the car has only averaged 2-3K a year in my ownership

. So far

.

I understand there was a directive from MG-R that engine flush is NOT to be used on the turbo models.

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