Method for making a temporary turbocharger compressor seal and temporary turbocharger compressor seal made by same

摘要

A method for temporarily sealing a turbocharger compressor outlet and the seal for doing same are disclosed. The seal may include a layer of lubricant, a cover, and a layer of heat-shrink material. The seal creates a temporary water-tight seal around a turbocharger compressor outlet preventing damage to the inside of the turbocharger while the turbocharger is not in use.

主权项

1. A method of sealing an outlet of a turbocharger compressor, comprising:
applying lubricant to the turbocharger compressor outlet; installing a cover over the lubricated turbocharger compressor outlet; positioning heat-shrink material around the turbocharger compressor outlet; and shrinking the heat-shrink material around the turbocharger compressor outlet and the cover.