too far gone?
 

First off...i know this is going to be hard to diagnose without actually seeing the turbo in person. But i thought maybe you could help me. I am able to get a garrett t3 true super 60 for free to nothing, the only thing is it will need a rebuild. That question is whether it is past the point of being rebuilt. the seals leak oil and there is pretty decent side to side shaft play, but none in and out. Overall it has seen it's better days. Will a rebuild on this turbo make it "new" again or do you think in it's condition it would just be a waste to invest money into it. thanks guys...

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I think as long as there's no forward or back shaft play and the blades are all fine it would be worth the rebuild. But im a tinker'r so i do it if it wasn't worth it too for the experience

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yeah the blades are fine and all. It's just that im in school still and don't really have the money to just see if a rebuild will work. I would rather sell it to some ricer on ebay and invest the money into a turbo i know is going to be in good condition.

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ill buy it from you. PM me

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If it turns out that i'll be putting more into than it's worth then we can talk...anyone else?

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Alot of places that rebuild turbos are confident that they can make them good as new as long as the shaft and fins are still straight and hte bearing are like cook to the CHRA. Rebuilds can start at $300+ but I would recommend http://store.yahoo.com/cheapturbo/ they will repalce all internals and balance it and ship it back to you all for about $350. If it still looks Ok, I would say rebuild.

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got pics you can post of it?

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blaast performance will rebuild, rebalance within factory specs for $125

http://www.blaastperformance.com/index.php?p=rebuild

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To me, this sounds more like I good brake cleaner spray I could do in the garage. ::)


No, seriously. I looked over it and where does it say REPLACEMENT of ANYTHING? Am I missing the addition of new seals and what not? Just seems like they are cleaning it. Not dogging Blaast by any means. Really good price if it's a TRUE rebuild.


JP

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;)

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No way. :S I'm sure seals then also I can assume. That is an UNREAL price $150 shipped? LOL. I'm buying another turbo. :y Thanks David.



JP

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http://www.blaastperformance.com/our...sbalancer1.jpg


thats the most badassed brake cleaner ive ever seen! :D

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For 150 dollars you have basically a brand new turbo. You could by another turbo, but it'll be another high mileage one that will go out on you within a year or so.

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Wow. Just hard to belive seeing $250+ for rebuilds and they offer it at $150. That's just great. All internals include seals? I may be looking into this. This is definitly the best deal I have seen so far in rebuilds by far.


Yes, Rawr. It IS a good brake clean job. ;)


JP

Re: too far gone?
 

they also rebuild ssautoturd turbos for $250.
heres a quote of what they do for the rebuild.

" Your brand new turbo knock off just failed after a few hours of use?? You are not alone!
We can fix these knock-off turbos in order to bring their quality and reliability level equivalent to an authentic garrett turbocharger!
To do so, we have to perform the following work:

* new garrett center section, seals, clips and bearings
* new garrett Thrustplate, thrust collar and backplate as necessary
* Micro Polishing and staightening of the turbine shaft
* IN and OUT resurfacing of all housings, ceramic based coating / polishing
* 2000 RPM Balancing of all rotating components separately AND as a whole rotating assembly to LESS than 0.5 gr! (the most stringeant balancing standard in the industry)
* The resulting turbo is warranied for 6 months.
* Our turn around time: 48hrs max! (2 business days) "