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by **King Triton** on Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:03 pm

Do yo need a turbo timer on a new ML diesel Triton?
Why is it never a factory fitted item?
I have herd that its because the boost on factory turbos are not very high so it is not much of an issue the turbo does not get as stressed or hot?
where as aftermarket turbos are usually set at higher boost for more power gain so it makes it neccesary?

by **Magilla** on Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:38 pm

I asked the loocal service guys in the dealership and they dont think its needed, they also told my cars rear suspension squeek was cause i put on a bullbar

by **....BeAkEr....** on Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:57 pm

Rear suspension squeak because of bullbar????? :eek:

by **gfm_69** on Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:55 am

So what is the general opion on turbo timers, my insurance company is ok with it but are they neccesary and do they void your factory warranty :-)

by **andyj** on Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:18 am

I have one fitted if only used for short trips you should be ok but if you use it for distance work I would fit one, some stealerships say its not needed as normally you dont drive at 100k+ then stop, thhat you would have been slowing down before you stop, says who when I am away with the trailer on I keep the speed up until I pull into the roadhouse. !!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)

:roll: :roll: 8-)

Also it cheaper to pay for a timer than a turbo??????????

Andy

by **High Country** on Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:33 am

Theres one on mine - IMHO, all diesels should be warmed up before working hard, & left to idle down a bit after getting a 'work-out'..........

by **Magilla** on Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:19 pm

Have you got yours back yet HC

by **Austblue** on Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:53 am

Something to do with how these turbos are cooled I was told as long as you don't drive like andy you're fine 8-)

by **gfm_69** on Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:59 am

do they void your factory warranty :-)

by **Bitsamissin** on Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:25 am

The Triton turbo is watercooled so not really a need for a turbo timer.
The advances in oil technology have virtually eliminated the old heat soak issues anyway.
Also turbo technology has improved and they are much better/more reliable.
Just be conscious to not thrash it just before you have to stop.
You rarely hear of blown turbo's nowadays on modern turbo vehicles long gone are the days of the old non watercooled Nissan Pulsar/Cordia Turbo popping a turbo every 40,000K's.

by **High Country** on Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:23 am

Mag - yip, had it back for a couple of days - going back in again tomorrow..............

by **FreestyleCab** on Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:01 pm

HC, are we ever going to see some photos of the incident???

by **High Country** on Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:18 pm

No - you're not. And I seriously want to move on from 'that' whole thing really...............

I'm making some changes to ensure it does'nt happen again though, even if there was a fair bit of it just being 'bad luck' involved.

by **andyj** on Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:25 am

Its OK HC
we will let its die a quiet death now eh boys

Andy

by **Magilla** on Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:27 am

Ohh:evil:

by **Magilla** on Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:37 am

Hey king, I was just trolling through the archives on this site, do realise that A question about turbo timers was actually the first tech question posted on the site back last year.

by **Greedy** on Fri May 23, 2008 5:25 am

Just dredging up an oldie. Anyone interested in the Miccon turbo timer? They dropped $40 in price last night on ebay. Now down to $90 +$13.95
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120261176233&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002
or email:
newprotech@optusnet.com.au

by **Eelesy** on Fri May 23, 2008 8:55 am

i noticed this while looking around on ebay today too. $100 well spent i reckon for anyone after one

by **subi_man** on Fri May 23, 2008 11:04 am

Definitely a good unit, and easy to fit

by **Buzzy** on Fri May 23, 2008 9:26 pm

Might get one me thinks

by **Chaj** on Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:13 am

I've just got one from eBay - went from $90 to $100 in just a couple of days..:x

oh well, you snooze, you lose..

by **4wd26** on Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:29 pm

I also got one for $90.
He must not have been selling many, drop the price- Newtriton finds out lots of people who have been on the sideline think why not?

Probably sold 20 units in that week! Maybe more as there are over 500 members.

by **Iron_eagle70** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:35 am

Hey guys this might be a simple question. But the likes of turbo timers and remote starting keys for that matter. You would have to leave your car parked in neutral wouldn't you. If you were to be walking away while they still running or starting them before you get to them. Not a fan of that seen to many cars run off down hills because the handbrake failed.

by **Greedy** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:39 am

That is a drawback of installing them in manuals. Fine in autos though

by **Eelesy** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:09 am

If i have to leave it parked on a hill i just press the timer to turn it off and leave it in gear.

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