I just finished my turbo install -- took a couple of years, as I had to fabricate a shitload of parts. It's a t25, with an air to water setup.

I have a d16a6, stock internals. Engine ran fine before I started the install, and I did not crack open the engine at all to finish the install.

When I started the car, I got a squeal that sounded like a slipping alternator belt, so I immediately switched off the engine. Probably ran 5 seconds.

When I went under the hood, there was a light wisp of smoke, but from the left side of the engine (opposite side from the alternator). I checked the oil 4-5 times, it's full on the dipstick.

My list of possibilities:

1) It was the alternator belt, I'm seeing things...
2) Turbo got starved for oil
3) I didn't have any coolant in the system for this test -- maybe coolant pump?
4) Spun bearing -- I think this is unlikely...

Any other possibilities I should check for before I key on again?

John

 

why dont you start it and have someone stand in front of the car with the hood open and try to pin point the problem... it could be the alternator belt

 

And put some coolant in it before you ruin a couple years work!