Questions on rebuilding a turbo, parts...
 

I have a 14b from a 91 eagle talon manual, and I wasn't sure of it's condition when I got it so I decided to take it apart. I would have marked it so that I put it back together the same way, but the nut was already loose and this turbo has been apart before, it looks like someone just cleaned it. Anyways, I completely disassembled it, all the bushings / bearings look good, the dust cap is in good shape, I cannot tell any damage or excessive wear except that one of the fins on the exhaust turbine has a small chip out of it.

My questions: Do you think I'll be okay using the chipped exhaust turbine? Also, what are some places / prices for balancing a turbo? Do you really thing there's a serious risk to not balancing it?

Thanks in advance.

Re:Questions on rebuilding a turbo, parts...
 

i would highly suggest getting that balance done.
you'll have to find a local turbo shop to get that done.
search in the yellow pages or something. we don't know where you live :)

if you don't balance it the turbo could rip apart at 30,000 rpm's, and that would be it.



BTW i paid $85Cdn for the balancing.

Re:Questions on rebuilding a turbo, parts...
 

www.turbocity.com for the parts if you need a rebuilt kit.

usually like cheapturbo.com or someone like that can do the rebuild for you too. Either that or find a local machine shop that can balance the shaft and re-assemble it yourself.

in perspective, the greddy 15g rebuild kit from turbocity was just over 100 bucks shipped.

Re:Questions on rebuilding a turbo, parts...
 

I wouldnt worry about the chip, and put the thing back together. It will probably last for a decent amount of time. Rebuilding the thing may cost to much, by the time you buy a rebuild kit, send the wheels/shaft to get balanced your gonna be well over 100 bucks, you could almost find another turbo for that price in better shape.