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resurface turbo flange?

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Old May 12, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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my exhaust inlet on my turbo is dented up from me beating on it to clock it, can these be resurfaced? probly a dumb question but i've never heard of it.
Old May 12, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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If its really that bad a machine shop can do it, but it'll prolly cost you 50-60 bucks
Old May 12, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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Start chopsaw, put turbo flange against side of blade. Repeat until flat again.
Old May 12, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealthmode
Start chopsaw, put turbo flange against side of blade. Repeat until flat again.
Old May 12, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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i did that with a manifold before.. didnt work to great, it worked though. i dont have a bench grinder or chop saw now though
Old May 12, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Old May 12, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by WTF
i did that with a manifold before.. didnt work to great, it worked though. i dont have a bench grinder or chop saw now though
Shop can do it. One place was $40 another was like $25.


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Old May 13, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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A belt sander can take care of that for ya.
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