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c0xxy
26-08-2011, 05:02 PM
broke mine last night... unfortunately... its cracked the lip in a triangle shape which goes lower than the seal!
its the side that the bolt goes into thats came away
will chemical metal suffice as a quick fix? and can i buy just the compressor house? or is it hole turbo?
cheers
ash

Atik
26-08-2011, 05:06 PM
Sorry, cant help Ash, but if you need a turbo, I'll have one in a few weeks.

miller
26-08-2011, 05:08 PM
Id avoid chemical metal there, if any bits come loose after its hardened you could be in a world of pain, plus the temp ranges of chemical metal isnt great, 160deg is max and advised not to use on items that repeatedly heat up and cool down.

c0xxy
26-08-2011, 05:14 PM
any bits of what fall off?
the car is back together and being used... just hissing away to itself! :D
hoping to just cover over the crack to hold pressure?

elnevio
26-08-2011, 06:06 PM
If any bits of chemical metal fall off, it's into the turbo they go, potentially taking bits of impeller with it into the engine, with the further potential for some serious engine damage.

Davezj
26-08-2011, 06:08 PM
get it welded, i did on mine a few years back on my previous VR4 turbo.

but i would imagine you will have to remove the turbo to get it Aluminum TIG welded.

cmproject
26-08-2011, 06:14 PM
i broke mine last year and used bathroom sealer for a quick fix and its sill not fixed it but it runs fine oops