Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 10:22:19 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: 1985-1988 turbocharger
Brendan Dunn wrote: > > Hello! > > I'm about to start some major repairs on my '88 900T. It's an automatic, > but I've found a donor car with a good 5-speed manual, which I will be > using to convert it to a stickshift. My turbocharger is also leaking oil > from the seals, and I was wondering if I would be able to use the other > car's turbo as a replacement? The problem is that the donor car is a 1985 > 900T, and mine is 1988, which means mine has the water-cooled system. > Did they change the turbocharger itself much when they introduced the > intercooler? My common sense says they must have, but I figured I'd ask > here in case there's anyone out there who knows better :) > Yes and no... the turbocharger itself is different but they are compatible. You'll need to yank the intake manifold and the main lower cooling hose (from lower radiator to expansion tank) from the '85, or buy a new one (recommended - $80). You may also need to replace the oil feed lines, as I *think* they were relocated in 1988 to accomodate the lines for the water feed... It should be pretty straightforward. You will get lesser performance and longer spool up times with the older turbo, but it'll do the job. -Justin