White paint on turbo blade

[PUFF00]

I have white paint on one of my turbo blades. It’s like someone painted about ½ of one of the blades.

Anyone have an idea what this is about? The truck is 2 weeks old.


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2001. 5 3500 QC 4X4 6-speed HO 3. 55 black
1998 Jeep TJ black http://www.nm4w.org/members/puffer.htm

[This message has been edited by PUFF (edited 03-22-2001). ]

 

[Scooby]

I seem to recall that white mark being found on several (if not all new turbos). Mine has it too - no worries!

 

[PUFF00]

Thanks Scooby.

I also just did a search and found the thread someone else posted about this. As you say: seems like nothing to worry about.

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2001. 5 3500 QC 4X4 6-speed HO 3. 55 black
1998 Jeep TJ black http://www.nm4w.org/members/puffer.htm

 

[R.ebel]

The white paint is applied to a portion of the turbo blade to balance it.

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1997 2500 SLT 4X4,5 spd,3. 54's,Pacbrake,Rancho 9000's,Centerforce,K&N,Isspro,TST #11(280hp/680tq),AFC medium spring, Jardine 4", 370's and 16cm housing.

 

[Pete Peterson]

Thats all it is, a way to balance the blade so it stays in the truck and not through your hood !! #ad
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!!

 

[PUFF00]

Thanks guys.

I'm sure you know the feeling when you have a new truck, especially when it's your first diesel... the slightest little thing elicits panic.

On that note: Ever seen GREEN oil?


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2001. 5 3500 QC 4X4 6-speed HO 3. 55 black
1998 Jeep TJ black http://www.nm4w.org/members/puffer.htm

 

[Bad340fish]

The white mark is so you can hook up a timing light to your crank sensor and time the turbo lag... be careful adjusting easy way to lose a finger. LOL kidding BTW

Green Oil?? They running Kendal race oil in these things from the factory now?


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Clark
1999 2500 QC SB 5spd Flowmaster 3 chamber, K&N Re-0880
1968 Barracuda Formula S Viper Blue 11. 98@112

NHRA member for life

 

[Vaman]

My factory oil looked a little green too.

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98. 5 2500, 24v, QC, 4x4, 4. 10 LSD, short bed, Line-X liner, tow package, camper suspension, Westin nerfs, camper shell, TST PowerMax3, 275 RVs, ProComp A/T 305/70/R16s, EGT/Boost pillar gauges... Love my Cummins, no love for Dodge

 

[Guest00]

The paint mark on the turbo blade is for the optical tach used FOR balancing not TO balance. .