Fabberge Twin Turbo Kit for my LFX Camaro

[Pt_killa]

Originally Posted by alice

Over the years, I've tried most every oil scavenge pump on the market and found that the Turbowerx is the best and for sure, the quietest. I have one on my Twin Turbo Camaro LLT and you can barely, barely hear it with the ignition on, engine off. When you start the engine you can't hear it at all. The reliability of these pumps are the best. No failure in 4 years, 36,000 miles.

The Turbowerx exa-pump worked well for me in the past too but I wish i knew more about the company before I ponied up $400 bucks for the exa-pump, pumps being sold on ebay for $50-$100 bucks that mimic the turbowerx pumps have similiar build quality as the exa pump and possibly from the same distributor (i've tested 3 "ebay" pumps on different builds already, all seem to be built and work similiar to the exa-pump in a remote turbo setup for a fraction of the cost). Read this article from RB-Racing, look about halfway down the page where it indirectly references Turbowerx:

https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/oilsystems.htm

*RB sells their own pumps so bias is possible but they are a reputable and knowledgeable motorcycle racing team and based on their research I bit the bullet and tried the "ebay" pumps which have worked very well. Also this is pure speculation but turbowerx recently released a cheaper version of the exa-pump, maybe to compete with the influx of cheap brass gear pumps on the market?

another link with potentially less biased turbowerx review:
http://www.proformance.com.au/#!Turb...4-4E7445B410D7

[alice]

Great articles on pumps!! I'm sure there are other good quality pumps on the market. I simply have had good luck with the EXA PUMP. Used them for years on differential cooling systems, turbo scavenge and pre-engine lubers. Never experienced any issues. Of course everything goes back to CLEAN FILTERED OIL. Got to keep the oil clean. I, too, wish they were cheaper but that's life.

[smithnc]

I extracted some of the fluid with a syringe from the power steering reservoir and the fluid looks clean. The color is still pink/reddish. I have some new fluid coming tomorrow so I'll top it off and see if the steering is any better.

[smithnc]

Does anyone know the correct GM part number for the power steering fluid on the LFX?

[Tajefe Couple]

11-12 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑13. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑24. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89020661, in Canada 89021186). Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476). Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801).

[Tajefe Couple]

BTW maybe they took the pump off or a line when installing your turbos and forgot to top it off. That might be why you don't see a leak and would probably be best case for you other than running it low for a while???
Hope topping it off solves it for you.
Here is a PDF of the owners manual so you don't have to run out to the car, or if you don't have one.

[smithnc]

Thanks. I think they updated the part number from the manual to 19329448. Here is the old fluid compared to the new LOL.

[Tajefe Couple]

Yeah, Seems these cars have several discontinued p/n's with new numbers.
Wonder would running it low do that to the fluid?

[smithnc]

It's been 3.5 years and 18000 miles so I'm not sure how the fluid got like that. It's been sitting all winter and I did move from Michigan to Colorado 3 years ago so not sure if elevation has an effect?

[smithnc]

So I changed out the power steering fluid and hit the intermediate drive shaft u joints with some lubricant... Feels like the steering has loosened up a little but I'll keep my eye on it.

[Tajefe Couple]

[smithnc]

Well it seemed like the steering was easier but I took it out for a drive tonight and it still seemed really stiff. The steering wheel almost returns to center after a turn but not all the way. Maybe the pump is on its way out? Or maybe and issue with a U joint? Maybe I should lift more weights lol?

[Tajefe Couple]

Maybe you forgot what it is like driving your sports car after having it up for winter. What do you drive then an Escalade? lol
Could be going out but would think you would hear a whine or see a leak somewhere, IDK? Hope you get it figured out doesn't sound to major though.
Your fluid did look like something out of my catch can though.

[smithnc]

That could very well be it lol. I daily drive a 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71 which has electronic power steering.