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Why is my supercharger looking like this?

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Why is my supercharger looking like this?

Take a look below and tell me what you think. Thanks in advance guys. Also how often should I have my supercharger serviced?

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Mine is doing the same thing.. Normal I guess??
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Normal??? It looks like somebody pissed on it, lol... Break out some mothers aluminum polish and go to town... Just pack a lunch cause its gonna take a while...
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Thats normal.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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hmm weird, heat/cooling?

recommended oil change in the nose is every 80k miles. You will probably have some douche say it never needs service...well its oil and it breaks down. theres also a puck thing inside...damn forgot the name but zzp or magnuson both sell the kit which has the oil and puck.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by b_faulk75
Normal??? It looks like somebody pissed on it, lol... Break out some mothers aluminum polish and go to town... Just pack a lunch cause its gonna take a while...
Thats what I said earlier today when I was checking my fluid level. I was like did I spill dog **** all over my supercharger. By the way can I replace a bad coupler on my own? I think it needs one because it get really loud every now and again.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jthomas9
Thats what I said earlier today when I was checking my fluid level. I was like did I spill dog **** all over my supercharger. By the way can I replace a bad coupler on my own? I think it needs one because it get really loud every now and again.
swa[[ing the coupler is incredibly simple..and yea, ill be the "douchebag" and say it: The SC oil never needs to be changed. Doesnt mean I wouldnt change it, but just keep that in mind when changing it. It has a loooong lifespan (technically forever) and should not be changed frequently
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by HunterKiller89
swa[[ing the coupler is incredibly simple..and yea, ill be the "douchebag" and say it: The SC oil never needs to be changed. Doesnt mean I wouldnt change it, but just keep that in mind when changing it. It has a loooong lifespan (technically forever) and should not be changed frequently
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Market...rFAQ/index.htm

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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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damn it hunterkiller - way to go :P you lie I just helped you change your oil yesterday ahhah
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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has it ever been cleaned since u owned it? i normally clean my engine bay once a month.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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it just turns color from the heating/cooling effect throughout the years. nothing to be omg about at all. u can clean it just takes alot of elbow grease kinda like ur fisting... nevermind. change the s/c oil and the puck jawnski every 80k. keep in mind that s/c oil will smell like ass/indian food/and burnt hair all at the same time. which is also normal.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Many of the superchargers that I've seen have some discoloration here and there. That is why I powdercoated mine to keep it looking new.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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If there has been any type of "detailing spray" applied, meaning if the car was ever shined up under the hood at a dealership or something, that will happen. The blowers tend to discolor a little over time, but not that strong yellow shade usually. Paint it.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lsjwannabe
Nice
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ItalianJoe1
If there has been any type of "detailing spray" applied, meaning if the car was ever shined up under the hood at a dealership or something, that will happen. The blowers tend to discolor a little over time, but not that strong yellow shade usually. Paint it.
Where can I go to get it painted and how much does it cost?
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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mine still looks new. 4.5 years and 139k miles. u guys sure do have bad luck!
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jthomas9
Where can I go to get it painted and how much does it cost?
It is just like anything else. Remove it on your own and paint it. You can then do the job that you like on it.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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I noticed your passenger side strut tower foil cover thing has the paint peeling and chipping off.....mine did the same thing.....pisses me off
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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only fix is to get a TVS
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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wire brush the **** outta it
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