Offroad-Express

Have just purchased my first 4wd Truck, 96 Terrano 2.7 Turbo Diesel. After owning a Subaru and the turbo care in that being so important, what changes and extra care do I make with the Terrano. It has no Turbo Timer at this stage
cheers

Just don't drive it like you drove the Subaru

I would also stick to the regular oil/filter changes and put a turbo timer in.
Great truck, and if looked after it'll serve you well. Just wait until you start with all the mods


Dave

Can't wait to get stuck in and starting modifying it for some truly insane action. Might have to modify the boat trailer as well, to get to some really sick fishing areas. Turbo Timer to be installed ASAP. Terr sure does drive a bit different to a Twin Turbo Subby. Oh well thats the sacrifices we make to do more exciting things.

why a turbo timer can someone tell me why

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I always thought the idea of the turbo timer was to keep a supply of oil to the bearings in the turbo as they will run dry once the oil pump stops sending oil that way. But I don't think over heating the turbo is much of a concern when turning off after a hard run. I've pulled the trubo timer out of two of my trucks. Just remember not to turn engine off while doing 4,000 rpm.
They can be a bloody nuisance when you tip the truck over and want to turn the engine off before it starts running on sump oil. usually the turbo timer has been knocked off the dash and you have to ferret around trying to find its kill switch. I always disable my turbo timer when off road.
Hope that helps.
Jungle

totally agree with jungle there more trouble than there worth at times

another reason is turbos are water cooled these days not like the early holset additions that were prone for over heating .

Why is it that we can edit our comments. Its like having the ability to speak our mind and then take it back when it suits.

Crazy..

I knew this would get peolpe going
My Bighorn had the t/timer turned off when off road as well, just in case I had to shut it off in a hurry.


Dave

so the verdict is?? Put a T/T in for 9-5 running around, end of a big trip/day etc. But when in the Jungle, mud etc turn it off. Sounds sweet

eatenfuller wrote::D totally agree with jungle there more trouble than there worth at times

another reason is turbos are water cooled these days not like the early holset additions that were prone for over heating .

only SOME are water cooled these days mate...usually found on toyota not all manufacturers think that logically...

I would put one on, just make sure you can turn it off at will, like everone else has said, they can be a pain in the butt, but if you have just done a long and hard trip then it is good to be able to let your motor cool down for a minute or two. A guy i know uses them in his drag car to keep the water pump going for a minute or 2 after a run to cool the whole motor down. Same thing, just not quite as important to us.