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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Quick turbo question

I have been looking at several 24v trucks to buy and have noticed that on some trucks I've looked at the coated part of turbo housing has a gold hue to it. Does this mean anything or am I in the clear? FYI - trucks are stock.

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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Some do that and others don't. I think there is a coating on there that either oxidizes over time, or turns brown from the heat.

It's not anything to worry about.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Thank you.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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You're welcome.
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