Help in finding a Turbo refurb/rebuild company

Thread in 'Technical Questions' started by Loopy, Oct 22, 2014.

  1. Loopy

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    Okay I have a gt3037s turbo that's leaking oil through the exhaust side. Can anyone point me into the right direction for a rebuild? I've been advised to use universal turbos so far. they're prices start at £350, Whether that's good or bad I'm not sure so want to do abit of fishing about before I go ahead with them

    Thanks
     
    #1 Loopy, Oct 22, 2014
  2. Stavros

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    Being a BB turbo, they aren't likely to rebuild it, more likely to totally replace the CHRA, and that sure as hell won't be £350.

    It deffo smoking, and not just been installed without a restrictor or whatever?
     
    #2 Stavros, Oct 22, 2014
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    Owen Developments did mine but try Bernies Blowers as well
     
    #3 R32 GTR, Oct 22, 2014
  4. Loopy

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    Well when I rang universal turbos and explained the problem they said prices start at 350....
     
    #4 Loopy, Oct 22, 2014
  5. Loopy

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    Cheers dude didn't even think of them.
     
    #5 Loopy, Oct 22, 2014
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    r3k1355 Well-Known Member

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    I've not heard of anyone being able to rebuild a BB turbo centre cartridge.
    Most place just remove the covers, chuck the old CHRA in the bin and shove a new one inside.

    It's so easy to do there's little point in sending the turbo away for it.
     
    #6 r3k1355, Oct 23, 2014
  7. Loopy

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    Yeah sooo easy for someone that's done it before I'm sure it is. I'm not risking messing anything up it's cost me enough already and I'm sending it off. That way it's done properly and I will have warranty.
     
    #7 Loopy, Oct 23, 2014
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    I used turbo technics, came in at £300 inc vat but my turbo wasn't very bad, slight oil weep and ~1-2mm of side to side play. Required a new shaft and bearings I think.. Its a standard t28 from an s14a
     
    #8 Leno, Oct 23, 2014
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