The 1 Man Turbonetics Install
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Hey, i'm planning to buy and install the turbonator turbo also but don't know it is worth the money. Is it reliable? Do you have to replace any piston or engine components? by the way Nicely done! Looks Great!!!
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Hey, i'm planning to buy and install the turbonator turbo also but don't know it is worth the money. Is it reliable? Do you have to replace any piston or engine components? by the way Nicely done! Looks Great!!!
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My "T" fitting did not want to go in also. I think the oil pressure sensor is tappered so it gets wider the deeper you screw it in. It didn't seem like the "T" fitting was tappered. I used a wire wheel on it and finally got it in there. But every time I go somewhere I am always checking because I too, am worried if I screwed it in enough. So far so good. (fingers crossed)
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i used the tape. . . . u want to hear something disturbing, i mic'd (spelling?) the sending units thread diameter and the T thread diameter and the T is 15 thousandths larger. theres no wonder it cracked the block, 15 thousandths is a TON when your talking about screwing something into alumiunum... to bad the block isnt steel then it would have just refused to go in, instead of cracking the boss. i think TNETICS should take a look at this before it happens again. NO i didnt overtighten it, hell only 4 threads went in! anyways i have a guy who could weld ice cream coming over with a heli-arc machine to attempt a repair. cross your fingers for me please!
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Originally Posted by kcobean
Hmmm.....It would be great to have T-netics chime in on this one right about now....
There are a LOT of installs pending out there.
There are a LOT of installs pending out there.
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Originally Posted by SirJonnyWispit
i used the tape. . . . u want to hear something disturbing, i mic'd (spelling?) the sending units thread diameter and the T thread diameter and the T is 15 thousandths larger. theres no wonder it cracked the block, 15 thousandths is a TON when your talking about screwing something into alumiunum... to bad the block isnt steel then it would have just refused to go in, instead of cracking the boss. i think TNETICS should take a look at this before it happens again. NO i didnt overtighten it, hell only 4 threads went in! anyways i have a guy who could weld ice cream coming over with a heli-arc machine to attempt a repair. cross your fingers for me please!
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that sux dude, you did everything right and BAM your engine is screwed. you should not have to pay for any of the damage, especially when it's a clear engineering error. hope it works out for you.
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in these days and times im not about to hold my breath while i wait on turbonetics to take any responsibility.... something this major will come with major excuses im almost sure of it... i tightened it too far... i crossthreaded it.... none of which happened. i admit im no authorized turbonetics installer but im also not a special olympian... i know how to screw in a fitting carefully and straight. MIA you are the man with the pull, see if you can help a brother out.
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Originally Posted by SirJonnyWispit
in these days and times im not about to hold my breath while i wait on turbonetics to take any responsibility.... something this major will come with major excuses im almost sure of it... i tightened it too far... i crossthreaded it.... none of which happened. i admit im no authorized turbonetics installer but im also not a special olympian... i know how to screw in a fitting carefully and straight. MIA you are the man with the pull, see if you can help a brother out.
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i just got off the phone... reggie is on break but i left a detailed voicemail with brad. im gonna see if he calls me back. shoot it to me straight, im screwed arent i? i dont see any comnpany taking the blame in a situation like this even if it is their fault.
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Originally Posted by SirJonnyWispit
i just got off the phone... reggie is on break but i left a detailed voicemail with brad. im gonna see if he calls me back. shoot it to me straight, im screwed arent i? i dont see any comnpany taking the blame in a situation like this even if it is their fault.
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ive had too many bad dealings in the past to have much hope on an issue this major. i just spent 5 grand on the kit+accesories and all i have is a sitting piece of metal thats gonna take another 2 grand to repair.. it took me long enough to save for the kit, im not thrilled with the idea of having to repair the block at my expense.
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Originally Posted by SirJonnyWispit
ive had too many bad dealings in the past to have much hope on an issue this major. i just spent 5 grand on the kit+accesories and all i have is a sitting piece of metal thats gonna take another 2 grand to repair.. it took me long enough to save for the kit, im not thrilled with the idea of having to repair the block at my expense.
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i just talked to reggie and he is A+ and not at all what i expected, at least so far... he said he will get back to me within a few hours. he said that he is gonna help me somehow. my fingers are crossed.
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Originally Posted by SirJonnyWispit
i just talked to reggie and he is A+ and not at all what i expected, at least so far... he said he will get back to me within a few hours. he said that he is gonna help me somehow. my fingers are crossed.
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Originally Posted by SirJonnyWispit
so far he is real nice about it... not what i expected, which was the runaround.
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I’m curious to why Turbonetics went the path of drilling a whole into the block. Was it to save cost on parts? Hmmm.. Would it be possible to use a PE or APS oil pan instead?