Priming New Turbo?

[KEVINS]

I just received my Precision 5831. Do I need to lube the bearings or ?? before I install it? I'm sure there is oil already on the bushings but will it be fine if I just hook up the oil line and start the car? I don't have any way to really prime the system except just turn the motor over for a few minutes w/o the car starting.

tia
ks

 

[ikle]

I just received my Precision 5831. Do I need to lube the bearings or ?? before I install it? I'm sure there is oil already on the bushings but will it be fine if I just hook up the oil line and start the car? I don't have any way to really prime the system except just turn the motor over for a few minutes w/o the car starting.

tia
ks

I just disconnect the orange wire that goes to the computer, by the battery,I crank it over until I see about 20-30 lbs of oil pressure on my gauge. Connect the orange wire and start her up, I think once you see that amount of oil pressure, oil has reached the turbo. I don't know if its the correct way of priming the turbo, but it is what I do. Hope this helps, Kyle.

 

[mearly65]

I just disconnect the orange wire that goes to the computer, by the battery,I crank it over until I see about 20-30 lbs of oil pressure on my gauge. Connect the orange wire and start her up, I think once you see that amount of oil pressure, oil has reached the turbo. I don't know if its the correct way of priming the turbo, but it is what I do. Hope this helps, Kyle.

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[KEVINS]

Sounds like a plan.. Thanks guys.


ks

 

[ikle]

Sounds like a plan.. Thanks guys.


ks

No problem

 

[Fast4Ward]

always squirt oil into it before mounting for extra insurance.

 

[coach]

I always put oil into the top and spin wheels. It sucks the oil in as you spin it. Trust me, it is extra insurance.

Coach

 

[KEVINS]

Good to hear about the extra shot of lube. I was thinking about doing that but didn't know if it was necessary, but I'll do it now.
The compressor housing is getting polished now so when I get it it back I'll get it installed and see how it works..=D

ks

 

[49-blues]

I put a little EOS - engine oil supplement-through the turbo to help it stay lubed.

 

[turbo nasty]

All good tips...Like mentioned....I always connect the drain line and then pour some 20w50 through the lube feed hole (fitting out of course) with a funnel and spin the wheels on turbo and add more oil several times, them assemble and drive.