Turbo coolant lines GTX2867. Can I use the throttle body coolant lines?

[mike the snake]

Has anyone had any issues with the turbo not getting enough coolant on their GTX2867?

Mine was leaking oil, and after sending it off, it was determined that none, or not enough coolant got to the turbo and damaged it.

Everything was installed as per the instructions, including the oil restrictor.

Coolant lines were installed and run as per the instructions.

It's baffling me how the turbo could not be getting enough coolant.

Could an air bubble get trapped and block the coolant line?

I read about someone using the coolant lines that go to the throttle body. Is this OK to do?

If it is, I'm tempted to switch to the throttle body coolant lines just to eliminate the possibility that the other lines aren't working properly.

Thanks for any help,

Mike

[Sportsguy83]

Yes, use the throttle body lines. I use them in my kit and its what the AVO kit instructs to use.

[Reaper]

I dont know what lines you are using but fbm instructions are to use the throttle body coolant lines. They supply fitting that T into the TB lines. I personally didnt use them and essentially put the turbo in the coolant system where my TB used to be.

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[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Reaper

I dont know what lines you are using but fbm instructions are to use the throttle body coolant lines. They supply fitting that T into the TB lines. I personally didnt use them and essentially put the turbo in the coolant system where my TB used to be.

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This. I ran mine with the FBM fitting for a month or two, but when I pulled my intake manifold I decided to simplify my coolant for the turbo by removing the throttle body cooling completely and using the coolant for the turbo only. I don't see how they could tell how much coolant was getting to the turbo just by looking at it.

[mrk1]

An air bubble could have been trapped but usually that would work itself out after a little bit. Certainly not long enough to do damage I would think. On my setup I run the coolant lines from the TB supply lines. I didn't use Tees though just cut the TB out of the circuit all together.

[kingkai23]

Will there be any issues not running coolant to tb ?

[mrk1]

I've done it on numerous cars and never had a problem. Maybe if you live in a super cold climate. I also don't drive my car in the winter.

[mid_life_crisis]

Originally Posted by kingkai23

Will there be any issues not running coolant to tb ?

The liquid is not there to cool the TB. It's bringing engine heat to it for cold weather driving. Kind of like how old cars had a duct that funneled hot air up to the intake during the winter.

[mike the snake]

On my way to pick up my car.

The company was nice enough to repair the turbo under warranty.

The report stated lack of, or no coolant flow.

The shop eliminated the coolant lines to the throttle body and ran those coolant lines directly to the turbo and reported improved coolant flow to the turbo.

I'm hoping this solves the issues that caused the original turbo to spring an oil leak!