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Revisiting my GT2052 Turbo Build for the Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD....Because I Killed the Turbo....
A begrudged rebuild of my GT2052 Turbo on the Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD. I used the wrong material hose for the oil drain on the last build which resulted in the pipe expanding and collapsing causing a complete block of oil returning to the sump. This caused a huge build up of oil pressure in the turbo which compromise the seals, spewing oil out of the exhaust and intake. Fortunately not enough to cause a run away.
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Build Components -
Turbo Materials:
GT2052 (727264-5001S) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/turbo/garrett/garrett-gt-serie/garrett-gt2052.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAgvKQBhBbEiwAaPQw3LmiSWL4XqMzOMnyedYl1_jMYD5nTGCRiF70Xz8tmjxD7KQz7wCNlxoC-c0QAvD_BwE
Oil Feed - M10x1.0 to 1/8 npt -https://www.streetperformance.se/product/nippel-1-8npt-till-m10x1-hane-hane?gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH3ZDJGXTOWNhUjLVbwd4SMmW80ceQWen4RRqE4FCITe1vKmQxgNQgBoC4QAQAvD_BwE
T25 Gaskets (x2) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/adapter-flansar-packningar/turbin-inlopp/t25-packning.html
T25 Turbo Heat Cover - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/turbomossa/hurricane-turbomossa-t25-kolfiber.html
Universal Oil Feed Line - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273474848723?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Intercooler Materials:
Universal 2" Intercooler Pipe Kit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153577150247?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Universal One Sided Intercooler - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255182825365?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Gauges:
EGT Gauge - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313370513296?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Boost Gauge - https://www.speeding.nu/p/branslesystem-an-kopplingar/branslesystem-108/bransletrycksregulator/tillbehor-bransletrycksregulator/bransletrycksmatare-0-7-bar-svart.html?gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH6keNnt7BASJxKbbqDkj-ncbZBhCAeDfw9aQozd6843CAPTbk7CNhhoC7GYQAvD_BwE
You will have to source a 1/8npt to 1/8npt Boost line -
Manifold Extension Build Materials:
Manifold Extension Pipe 90 degree (x4) - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/grenror/grenrorsdelar/42x3mm-90-grader-kortradieboj-rostfri-304?group=prod_prod_grp-s1%2F487
Manifold Extension Pipe Straight x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/grenror/grenrorsdelar/42x3mm-rak-langd-300mm-rostfri-304?group=prod_prod_grp-s1%2F487
T25 Stainless Flange (x2) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/adapter-flansar-packningar/turbin-inlopp/t25-turboflans-rostfritt.html
Exhaust Wrap - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/varmeskydd/avgassystem/avgasbandage/avgasbandage-titanium
Intake Materials:
2" to 3" intake adapter - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonslang-ror/silikonslangar/silikonslang-reducerande/silikonslang-bla-rak-koppling-76-51mm-3-2
3" aluminium 90 degree bend - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonslang-ror/aluminiumror/aluminiumror/aluminiumror-90-grader-76mm-3.00
3" Silicone Coupling for Air Box - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonslang-ror/silikonslangar/silikonslang/silikonslang-bla-rak-koppling-76mm-3
Universal; Air Intake CLOSED - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193754722078?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
You will need to find a suitable air intake system as there are many types.
Stainless Exhaust Materials:
2.5" Flexi - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/flexror/flexror-med-anslutning-2.5-63mm
2.5" 90 degree x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/rordelar/rostfritt-ror-90-grader-2.5-63.5mm
2.5" Straight - x2 https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/rordelar/rostfritt-ror-rak-100cm-2.5-63.5mm
2.5" 45 degrees x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/rordelar/rostfritt-ror-45-grader-2.5-63.5mm
Some materials will require sourcing at the time of construction but this is the basis of the downpipe and the first parts of the exhaust up to the silencer.
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