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Re: rocker set and turbo smoke

To: "Geoff Branch" <gjbranch@attbi.com>
Subject: Re: rocker set and turbo smoke
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:04:33 -0800
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <000701c1c141$98248610$7364640a@internal.vgl.ucdavis.edu> <001f01c1c163$b8121380$0200a8c0@mediaone.net> <000901c1c15c$bc467290$7364640a@internal.vgl.ucdavis.edu> <000b01c1c172$6eb9fe00$0200a8c0@mediaone.net>
The turbo guy explained the consequences of bearing failure in terms that
made me consider that I'm too old to bend over far enough to hold my ankles.
If the smoke comes more often or the tiniest odd sound is heard, I'll be
pulling over and using my AAA extended tow service card to protect my
Mastercard.


Glen


> Glenn:  What are the consequences if the bearings in the turbo lunch
before you
> have them replaced?  If that seal gets too bad could you affect the
lubrication
> of the bearing?  Or coke up the turbine to the point of jambing?  Just
hate to
> see you trash the housing, shaft,  et al.  If there is no danger, then,
well,
> oil is cheap!
>
> Geoff Branch

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