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Hmmm. Turbo wagon for sale. How do I tell if the turbo is about to croak? 700 1991

posted by  someone claiming to be Dharvey on  Fri Jan 31 15:31 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I would sure welcome some guidance. The car is at a used car lot, so I doubt I can trust any information I get offered about its history.

Other than blowing smoke, what are clues that the turbo might be about to fail? Whining? Oily tailpipe? Excessive boost lag--and would this be clear from watching the boost gauge, or just by feel?

I have a couple of 240s (one stick, one auto), so I am generally familiar with the drive train. But I don't claim to know beans about turbos. I did read the FAQ on turbos, but there's nothing like personal experience.

If I see water lines, can I assume the turbo has been replaced, or were the factory units water cooled in 1991?

Were all turbos on 1991s the same, or is there a version I should avoid?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Doug Harvey






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