Cracked turbo cast iron ?? Exhaust side

[68_GT]

Got my upgraded CHRA's in and all completely assembled and ready to go. Just noticed this...

Should I replace this section ? I'll have to buy a used turbo to get that part 😡

[SHOdded]

Oh boy ... that does NOT look good.

[68_GT]

What ever that cast section is in there is really weak. Not like normal cast iron. I may have cracked it tapping it with a plastic mallet to get the cast iron seated on the CHRA section.

[68_GT]

The other side with multiple cracks.... I don't get this

[TopherSho]

The other side with multiple cracks.... I don't get this

hmm defective run on those parts?  or superheated and cooled to fast?

[lamrith]

JB weld and some ductape it be good as new.

[AJP turbo]

That was fairly common on the older WRX IHI turbos...I would replace

[68_GT]

Stinks you have to buy the whole turbo to get those hot sides of the turbos !

Hopefully I can sell this turbo stuff maybe even just cores ?!?!

[TopherSho]

I did not see a initial post, how'd this happen?

[68_GT]

I have no idea how it happened. I think they are weak casts. When tapping and scratching it with my fingernail its like paper in there, not like normal tough cast iron.