Pavlo

Alright, so I got this turbo for free, it is Garrett and the lable says TB03, so I am guessing it is a type of a T3. It has an internal wastegate and a .42 compressor housing. (I think it is from a volvo)
The turbo has both horizontal and vertical shaft play and bent fins on the compressor side.
Here are my question:
What exactly is this?
How many PSI is the wastegate on?
Should I keep it or trash it? The shop here can balance and fix the shaft (lol shaft) for $38, and I could put the new seal in myself.

What do you guys think?

boosted_b16

junk

Pavlo

Yes there is in/out play. So I got it for free for a reason?

bitchasscracker

gay

whiterice

Looks like a Garrett T3 .42/.48
from a Volvo.
Do you know which engine it was from? The wastegate could be from 5.8~10 psi.

onlyflash944

bent fins + shaft play in more than one direction = junk

you could try selling some parts on egay, i.e. housings, any fittings, actuator, etc.

Pavlo

No, the fins aren't hitting anything, but there is slight shaft play in all directions. I am guessing a rebuild won't cure this?