Warranty

New and remanufactured turbochargers

• 1. Inthe event of a warranty claim, the turbocharger unit is to be returned to TURBOTECH, in a complete and untampered condition. If the unit has been altered, dismantled or has had any attempted repairs carried out on it without the approval of a TURBOTECH technician, then the warranty shall be void.
• 2. Should a warranty claim be made on a turbocharger unit, TURBOTECH reserves the right not to undertake to dismantle or reassemble or bear the cost of dismantling or reassembling the equipment to which the turbocharger assy is a part.
• 3. Any accident, mis-use, neglect or negligence of the turbocharger unit during transit or after its delivery is the purchasers responsibility.
• 4. TURBOTECH must be notified in writing of a defect or non-conformity of a unit within the warranty period and the defective unit returned to TURBOTECH within 30 days of such a discovery.
• 5. Upon reporting the defect or non-conformity of a unit to TURBOTECH, the unit is not to be continued in its operation and risk possible further consequential damage.
• 6. The purchaser of the unit under the conditions is expected to record and maintain data and records accurately stating operation times and maintenance performed. At the request of a TURBOTECH representative the purchaser shall give access to such records for substantiating warranty claims.
• 7. All warranties apply only to the original purchaser of the turbocharger unit.
• 8. This warranty is void in the following circumstances:

• a) Where any unit is used for competition spots or record breaking attempts.
• b) To any such vehicle in which periodic maintenance has not been performed under the manufacturers guidelines by the original purchaser.
• c) In the event of repairs being carried out by other parties.
• d) Any damage caused from the mis-use of/or use of incorrect fuels or oils.
• e) Any induction into the unit of foreign objects by means of the air, exhaust or oil passages.

Fitting Instructions

• 1. Inspect/clean/replace air cleaner element, oil filter, gaskets, pipes and fittings.
• 2. Clean mounting area and install new gaskets where applicable. (fit oil feed and drain gasket dry) do not use tread tape or silicone on any gaskets.
• 3. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws to manufacturers torque recommendations. Check torque tension on turbocharger v band clamps which sometimes are left loose to facilitate turbocharger orientation when fitting to engine.
• 4. Prime the turbocharger with oil before starting engine. It is usual to hold the stop lever of the engine shut whilst turning the engine on the starter motor until a flow of oil is noticed from the oil return drain of the turbocharger.
• 5. Start the engine and check for leaks, unusual noises etc. If vehicle fitted with actuator, boost check vehicle and set to manufacturer’s specifications. Fuel pump settings to be adjusted by a fuel pump injection company and then lead sealed. Fuel pump may have to be removed to carry out fuel pump settings.
• 6. If any problem is noticed then report same to staff at TURBOTECH immediately. Do not continue to operate the unit as damage which is a consequence of any further operation of the turbocharger will not be covered under warranty.