[Vwdiesel] OT: Turbo Gas vs. Non-turbo Gas [was Turbo vs. Non-turbo]

[Lee Hillsgrove]

> >  Do you think that possibly your
> >  > sister's Capri Turbo "destructed" because of pre-detonation from a
lean
> >  > condition caused by not changing the air filter (and most likely the
> >  > fuel filter also)?
>
>   No, the restriction caused the intake side of the turbo to start sucking
> oil.
> This resulted in poor oil consumption, poor lubrication of the turbo,
higher
> oil usage, until the turbo bearings were worn enough to allow contact
> between the housing and one of the impellers.  The shaft then broke.



  Yep, that'll do it, too!  :-P

  Lee
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