Well, another 2.6l headgasket is dust. Unfortunately, this is on Pearl, my turbo daily driver. In the last 5 days, she has used 4 gallons of water and antifreeze in about 100 miles of driving. I'm pretty sure (that is hopeful) the head will be ok as there have been no overheating or high water temps.

My question to the board is this, have I unwittingly damaged the turbo?

I have all the other parts for the gasket R&R. I am fortunate to have my new Ramcharger to drive, but was trying to get as much mileage out of the Mighty Max before having to smog again/license. Still contemplating the turbo engine swap into my Raider...silly vehicles breaking down on me. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Russell