turbo inspection

[lewis_willy2]

i sent my turbo away last thurs for an inspection as i suspected dodgy oil seal due to smoking.

i sent it to turbo centre uk as they seem like great guys and bass_direct recomended them. his turbo was there at the same time i was speaking to the guys. i was going to strip it down and have a look myself but as it had already been apart once i didnt wanna upset the balancing again.

on inspection today they have found some scoring on the external of the bearings which in turn has created a lot of filings which isnt good for the turbo and in turn can cause the seal to wear and cause smoke.

so all in all its good news. i have sent them my turbo and 2 other turbos in bits with a new rebuild kit and -31 actuator.

so they arent supplying any parts just the labour. also having an actuator bracket modified.

will report when i have spoke to them monday but im happy there is an issue with the turbo. i hate using garages/ services of anyone other than myself as i always feel i get fed a load of b/shit to try and get my money plus i like trying new things. lets hope it is a good experience

[Coops]

fingers crossed for you mate

[Wobba]

Yea good luck, I always get nervous when I have a garage do anything to my car as well. I'm having the rear tyres fitted with F1's today and the tracking and even that's making me nervous!

[lewis_willy2]

oh wheels dont get me started. im getting mine powder coated when the engine is good and ive done some road miles but worried that after the rim is cut back i gotta let someone loose with a tyre machine to put tyres on. scrathcin them FTL

[lewis_willy2]

ok guys ive been quoted £280 to have my turbo rebuilt with a t25 exhaust side and all they are gonna supply is a 360 degree thrust bearing. i have supplied the bearing and seal kit.

or £350 to have it full t28. in which all they will supply is a shaft and 360 thrust bearing.

this seems a little expensive to me. all they are doing is charging labour. so the 100+vat rebuilds they do on their website is b@llocks.

this is why i hate using anyone to do my work!!!!

now whats peoples opinions on these.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GT3076-Turboch...1%7C240%3A1318

[schakal]

there are a few people that build turbos on rtoc
i would contact them if i was you .
i am not talking about diy stuff here btw ,these people
work in turbo building specialists etc

[lewis_willy2]

i have found someone who will do it for £120quid. result.

however i think im going to get the gt3076 2nite. fingers crossed i can get the price down.

[MAXIBOY]

hi mate can the housings be spun around on that gt unit..

[lewis_willy2]

no idea dude. i didnt buy it.

have heard bad things about knock off turbo's.

the nickel content in the shaft is very low like under 25% but in garrett turbos its like 75%.

with it being less it causes it to be weak and wont last