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Old 04-05-2003, 07:36 PM
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i just bought a turbo on dsm trader and when i got it it i notice it had a crack on the exhaust side of the turbo, one right under the wastegate opener thing, and another one closer to the edge, im tring to get the guy i bought it from to send me another housing, but what do i do if he doesn't , do i have to buy a new turbo, or could i just get the exhaust side from somewhere, does someone rebuild or what, any info whould be helpful
Old 04-05-2003, 07:41 PM
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Almost all of them used dsm turbos have little cracks around the waste gate. If there small dont worry about them unless you can get a new one from the guy for free.
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so i quess its ok to boost it, im only boosting like 5 pounds, stock motor
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cracks where the internal wastegate flap is usually normal..don't stress
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