I didn't think about that but that isn't true for all bovs, some are directional which is actually what I had in mind when I made that statement. I did however think about the restriction, and I'm not suggesting an air tight enclosure. Something that will simply keep the oil from spraying everywhere. A box for example, or cardboard taped up in the right places.
I'd rather just fix the issue causing the oil from being in the intake air stream.
I'd rather just fix the issue causing the oil from being in the intake air stream.
Oh for sure. I've got everything but the intercooler out now and plan on removing it and cleaning everything. The oil film/puddling will remove efficiency, and I want to get it back to the baseline.
Yeah, I was thinking of that for sensitive parts and a rag and brakecleen for the rest.
I was asked if I was running the proper restrictor. When I got the turbo it came with literature that says the turbo is internally restricted and not to add any restrictor or it will void the warranty. Sadly, whatever the cause, I'm well outside of the warranty on time.
Yup I checked my 6266 BB and it has a tag attached at the feed insert stating the same thing.
In talking with Chris, he said we do need to run a restrictor. After looking around more, I apparently did install it. Now I just need to pull the turbo and send it over to Jake and Chris so they can have FP/Xona do a rebuild/root cause diagnosis.
My old 6466 must be where I remember that from then since the Motiv Xona kits do in fact get an "additional" restrictor.
Man that sucks. The xonas were supposed to be so great. My gen 1 PTE 5862 lasted 20k miles and is about to go onto a different car...
I wouldn't count the Xonas out yet. Jake and crew have seen far more of them fielded than any of us. So, if they're still selling kits with them, then I'd say it's a more isolated issue that I'm having. I'll know more after I send the turbo back too. So, I just to get fully motivated and finish pulling it out of the car.
