MantisX

Hi, so im the process of building an engine to boost. However all of my turbo stuff is still on my car. Is it ok to leave everything on the car for the winter? Will there be any damage to the turbo if I just leave it on the car?

Thanks
MantisX

Ls_dx

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ya, ur fine... as long as its not getting weathered...

MantisX

Great thanks! I asked because I went out and spinned it a few days ago and it spun, but it didnt seem as free as it usually is.

MantisX

Schister66

It might rust up a little bit, but it'll be just fine. I've left my entire setup outside in the snow and cold for a winter without any issues...

HiProfile

To make a long story short, I used a turbo, let it sit for a few months (cold side filled with water), then stored for a year. Its now sitting on my new setup, which has to be stored for this winter. It worked fine, I just had to clean up the water 'damage'.

So worst-case scenerio, you'll just have to brush/flush the turbo. I'd also spray it down with a rust-inhibitor. I have special stuff from mcmaster, but IIRC a PB Blaster product would work, and I've heard Jigaloo works well too. WD-40 evaporated, as well as disolves/thins any oil it hits inside the housing.