Pretty sure this thread won’t be edited to “Installer error & not Mfg.defect”
As I helped install & know everything was properly performed.
I knew about the clocking issue with the other turbo failure; as I was the one who first asked the question after viewing his post..(see pic)
So very much care was taken during the whole process from the differential,clutch,fuel system & turbo installation.
Only obstacle with the actual turbo install itself, was using a bit larger diameter bolts than what was supplied-to better align the housing & gasket on the twin scroll frame…..not to torque it down tighter; just for alignment purposes.
And had to remove & re-seal the pipe tape that was applied to the bottom coolant fitting…as it dripped after starting up the first time.
Other things we took care of & the owner is really meticulous about everything.
The appearance of the car shows this
Had the pleasure of working off of a brand new 4-post lift too.
So whatever internally failed on Turbo wasn’t an installation error!
