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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Dumb turbo question

Would a high humidity environment cause rusting in the turbo more quickly than a dry, arid environment ?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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I would think so.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Thanx Cheezit for the reply
Is rusting of the turbo a primary cause of sticking ?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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nope.
the number one reason is coking.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Oh well. Just thought I might be on to something. So much for thinking. Just gets me in trouble
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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I'm always in TROUBLE It just finds me..
 
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