MollyNomad · 2025-04-24T21:08:16+0100

Hello folks..

Whilst my IRD was out I decided to remove and clean my turbo etc. now as I approach a possible end date for my IRD rebuild (

) I’m thinking of the turbo and how to prime it before I lose access to the bottom of it once I replace the IRD.

What is the best procedure to achieve turbo prime?

Many thanks in advance

Best

Malcolm

I attach some random turbo phots..and await the advice that it’s better to prime the turbo whilst it’s out of the car….

Nodge68 · 2025-04-24T22:05:01+0100

Just jump the starter spade terminal to crank the engine over. A minute of cranking will get oil everywhere it needs to be, including the turbo.

MollyNomad · 2025-04-24T22:36:09+0100

That simple… ?

AWESOME!

andyfreelandy · 2025-04-25T07:43:05+0100

I've just made up a remote crank cable. An old starter relay with a 2m cable connected across the contacts and a 10A push button.

Simply flap open the engine fuse box and swap the relay for the test lead and cranking by button and you can watch all is well in engine bay.

I also isolated the internal relay contact by removing it. Then if you turn the ignition on to do something on test you can't accidentally crank it when not ready.

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