Turbo is an interesting shade of yellow/gold

[Patriot Diesel]

Hey Guys,



I was browsing around Ebay and found this Y2K Dodge for sale... look at the color of that turbo... has that thing been run hot a couple of times or is it just me? Why else would the turbo be that funny color?



Dodge on Ebay for sale

 

[Rob Thomas]

I've seen alot of them that color, the guys say it's from multi trips on the dyno.



Later, Rob

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Thats what happens to the clear coat when it carmelizes due to high heat. It's pretty typical to see this on trucks that do a lot of heavy hauling. The engine spends more time at high boost, which means the compressed air leaving the turbo is HOT--like 300-400°F. It literally cooks the clear coating.

 

[Red_Rattler]

LOL WOW! That is by far the brightest one I have seen yet... YIKES! Not to mention it has a goose in the bed too, so the hard pullin might be true. Would you guys stray from one with a turbo that color? or buy in confidence?

 

[Chipstien]

I would want to see the reciept for the transmission but otherwise would consider bidding.

 

[Big White Beast]

Mine was that color.......

And worked like a champ. The intercooler takes care of the heat build up fairly well. I would not worry about it. The trucks been used for what is was made for.



Garrett

 

[azcummins]

Lots of screw-ups in this auction. .



For example, the vehicle profile at the top says it is an auto, then right below it, it says it is a 5 speed. Then at the bottom of the page it says the transmission has just been replaced. At 70k miles on a 5spd? Seems fishy doesn't it to you guys?



I usually raise an eyebrow at auctions that have screw-ups in them...

 

[Fireman Dave]

Mine isn't quite as dark as that one, but it is gold. I've noticed it more on the 2001 auto trucks - maybe the smaller turbo? I attribute it to towing.