Found the follwoing and would like to know if someone know anything about it? What the pros and cons will be to install something like this?
http://www.cirruscoolers.com/index.aspx ... =1&pid=394
They sell it for R 1800.00 DIY or R2500.00 fitted.
"Turbo protection units
DIY TURBO-SAFE kit
With the TURBO-SAFE, you no longer need to idle your engine to cool down the turbo before shut-down. TURBO-SAVE is a resevoir that stores pressurised oil and will lubricate and cool down your turbo after engine shut-down. Saving you time and protecting the turbo from the next dry start-up which normally causes 90% of turbo wear damage.
The TURBO-SAFE is fully servicable. A simple reliable design which incorporates anti-sludge build-up features and a free flowing valve for unrestricted oil supply to the turbo.
The TURBO-SAFE is available as a DIY kit with installation instructions. The Universal design allows the unit to be fitted to any turbo application. "
Thanks, what woul dthe recommendation be between this one and a turbo timer? For me I would go for this product, then I know the engine will switch off
Turbo timer kills the engine a (set) time after you kill the ignition, and keeps it idling for that time.
I understand that it is illegal to leave the engine running when you leave the car, so (for the turbo timer set up) you have to sit in the car and wait for the engine to switch off. Duh!
The TurboProtect system stores oil under pressure in a tank. When the engine is switched off, this oil is released at a slow rate through the turbo's bearings / seals.
I think it is a better system than the timer.
I understand that it is illegal to leave the engine running when you leave the car, so (for the turbo timer set up) you have to sit in the car and wait for the engine to switch off. Duh!
The TurboProtect system stores oil under pressure in a tank. When the engine is switched off, this oil is released at a slow rate through the turbo's bearings / seals.
I think it is a better system than the timer.