Ball Bearing vs Conventional - ssautochrome rip-off
#1
Ball Bearing vs Conventional - ssautochrome rip-off
How can you tell the difference between a ball-bearing turbo, and the other types (thrust, sleeve journal, whatever - I don't even know)? Is it possible to tell just by looking at it? I just sold one at auction on EBAY, but someone emailed me to tell me that my ball-bearing turbo isn't! I just want to know if he is screwing with me or if he is right. If he is right, I can't in good conscience complete this sale, so I need to know! Can anyone please help?
#9
Re:Ball Bearing vs Conventional
I have a brand new garrett ball bearing turbo sitting in my garage and it has oil lines just like a normal turbo. If you spin the wheel you can instantly tell the difference. If ou just spin the wheel with your fingers it stays spinning for about 20 seconds compared to the 3 seconds a ceramic turbo spins
#10
Re:Ball Bearing vs Conventional
Looks like nobody can tell me anywhere I posted what to look for (and yes, t3 turbos do come with ball bearing options, and yes they do need oil). Finally I took the turbo apart to see for myself. No ball bearings in sight. Just a couple of big, brass thrust bearings. Watch out for ssautochrome. Not only do they sell cheap crap. They lie about their products so you will buy them. I'm not completing the sale unless he wants a regular t3/t4, and maybe not even then. I really want to tear ssautocrap up over this. They'd better be ready to give me my money back.