Turbo

badgerboy · #1 22-09-2006, 14:32

Hi,

You can buy the kits with new seals, bearing, etc.. off ebay but you need to make sure when you re-assemble the turbo to line the impellers perfectly.

Or it won't be balanced and will self destruct once it starts spooling up.
If your serious about fitting a 2nd hand turbo I would buy one that isn't smoking as the costs and time putting it right just aren't worth it.

There is a guide on here to rebuild a turbo in the how-to section if I remember correctly.

Cheers
Si

JackieFan · #2 22-09-2006, 14:37

Cool Cheers mate. Looks like it'll be more trouble than it's worth unless I can get it for about £10!

s13eater · #3 22-09-2006, 18:18

tbh, i would never bother rebuilding my own turbo, it would be more hasskle than its worth, i myself would look for a t28,if your upgrading, then go for the biggest you can get on ya car without having the hassle of welding different flanges on.

sideways danny · #4 22-09-2006, 18:33

a good non smokey t25 is only worth upto £100 tops second hand anyway, get a decent one to start with IMO, rebuilding turbo's yourself is crazy

I find the t25 really good on the ET, excellent response

PukkaSilvia · #5 22-09-2006, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideways danny

a good non smokey t25 is only worth upto £100 tops second hand anyway, get a decent one to start with IMO, rebuilding turbo's yourself is crazy

I find the t25 really good on the ET, excellent response

yeah i agree. Dont try rebuilding a turbo yourself.