ECS Tuning is38 turbo

[joseph201185]

I recently just bought a turbo off ecs for my gti, 3 weeks later now the turbo is smoking. Did any one experience any issues with their turbo ? Or had the same issue

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Gonna have to explain the “smoking” issue with actual detail.

 

[StorableComa]

Current Mods? Did you or a shop install the turbo? Are you tuned, and which tune?

 

[joseph201185]

Current Mods? Did you or a shop install the turbo? Are you tuned, and which tune?

Installed it in a shop and i am tuned and united motorsports

 

[StorableComa]

You did the UM IS38 flash then, or are you still running your original UM toon and just played with the boost settings via the flash cable?

Have you gone back to the installing shop to have them double check their work?

 

[joseph201185]

You did the UM IS38 flash then, or are you still running your original UM toon and just played with the boost settings via the flash cable?

Have you gone back to the installing shop to have them double check their work?

I did

 

[StorableComa]

What did the shop say? Did they locate a source?

 

[joseph201185]

What did the shop say? Did they locate a source?

They just said the turbo is bad and it needs to be replaced, its leaking oil into the exhaust but from the inside the turbo

 

[StorableComa]

They just said the turbo is bad and it needs to be replaced, its leaking oil into the exhaust but from the inside the turbo

How though? What is causing the leak.. that's some "we don't want to deal with it" info if I've ever seen any.

Have you reached out to ECS about an RMA?

 

[StorableComa]

Looking at ECS, the only non OEM or IHI/HPA is their is38 upgrade package, so all the turbos should be balanced and ready to go out of the box.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/ultimate-is38-upgrade-package/022251ecs01~a/
Curious how they chock up a new turbo being faulty and leaking. I'd be curious to see what the leak cause is.

 

[ITGUY]

Is IHI like OE or something?

 

[StorableComa]

The IHI on ECS is a refurb I believe:
This turbocharger was built by IHI Turbo and is the perfect stock replacement. Some foreign made turbos come with absolutely no warranty and can be hazardous to your car if installed. This stock replacement was made for worn out or broken turbos and designed to the exact specifications of your old unit.

Replace your turbo to restore lost power and regain boost. Be sure that you have everything that you need to reinstall including coolant and oil line gaskets, banjo bolts, and crush washers.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ihi-turbo-parts/is38-turbocharger/06k145722h~iha/

 

[jimlloyd40]

They just said the turbo is bad and it needs to be replaced, its leaking oil into the exhaust but from the inside the turbo

Almost assuredly the bearing seals. Ask me how I know.

 

[joseph201185]

Is IHI like OE or something?

yes IHI

 

[Acadia18]

The IHI on ECS is a refurb I believe:
This turbocharger was built by IHI Turbo and is the perfect stock replacement. Some foreign made turbos come with absolutely no warranty and can be hazardous to your car if installed. This stock replacement was made for worn out or broken turbos and designed to the exact specifications of your old unit.

Replace your turbo to restore lost power and regain boost. Be sure that you have everything that you need to reinstall including coolant and oil line gaskets, banjo bolts, and crush washers.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ihi-turbo-parts/is38-turbocharger/06k145722h~iha/

I highly doubt its a refurb.