keggo
Veteran Member
Hi all... as some of you know, my turbo recently went out and I'm getting ready to replace it (17/22 performance package from IDParts). Although I haven't had time to do a leakdown test yet, the compression of my cylinder #1 read somewhat lower than the other cylinders, but not as low as you'd typically see from a runaway (which I didn't have; i.e. less likelyhood of a bent rod; low RPM - very slight, if at all oil ingestion).
I was thinking that when I replace the turbo, I could just pull the oil pan and head (AND do a timing belt job; still have about 20k until the service interval) while I'm doing that work and replace the rods, pistons, and bearings while it's somewhat torn apart.
My biggest question is about balancing the engine. I've seen conflicting arguments on this. Searching around, I've found that some say that Rosten rods are plug and play so to speak, others say differently.
So, will I need to do a full rebuild, having the crankshaft and other bits balanced to the new rods/pistons or can I just "drop" them in successfully?
Any help is appreciated.
I was thinking that when I replace the turbo, I could just pull the oil pan and head (AND do a timing belt job; still have about 20k until the service interval) while I'm doing that work and replace the rods, pistons, and bearings while it's somewhat torn apart.
My biggest question is about balancing the engine. I've seen conflicting arguments on this. Searching around, I've found that some say that Rosten rods are plug and play so to speak, others say differently.
So, will I need to do a full rebuild, having the crankshaft and other bits balanced to the new rods/pistons or can I just "drop" them in successfully?
Any help is appreciated.