td04 water lines.

[garrygt]

Just wondering if your better off not using water lines on a td04 set up? Have seen reports of lower engine temps, I've got a set of speed vision lines but if i dont need them i will sell them on. Also how would you blank off the water ports on the turbo and the thermostat housing?

[Socks]

Just wondering if your better off not using water lines on a td04 set up? Have seen reports of lower engine temps, iv got a set of speed vision lines but if i dont need them i will sell them on. Also how would you blank off the water ports on the turbo and the thermostat housing?

2 people who i know and trust have done this and got lower temps!

A simple U-Bend of silicone will bung the ports up on the thermostat housing.

Many people don't realize the coolant going thru the turbo isn't pumped through, its just connected to the water system!

[Fizturbo]

Av never use the water lines for the td04 and just loop the feed-return on the block

http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/58396-blocking-td04-waterway/

[Chesh]

^^^ Same

[garrygt]

Nice on lads, cheers for the help. So i take it i can just leave where the water pipes go into the turbo open?

[Chesh]

^^^ Yes mate

[garrygt]

Also im planning to run a race tech td04 hybrid. It wont affect it in the long run will it? I've never thrashed my car from cold, always make sure its properly hot before giving it some.