i just exchanged my saab turbo for this volvo turbo...the ar's are the same
but somehow my saab had a t25 flange...but to the point...the volvo on the
other hand bolts up to the t3 manifold that i have but it has a special design on the flange
that bolts up to the stock manifold(sort of like the dsm turbos)...has anybody come across
this problem with the volvo t3...need help to solve the weird flange design...

 

is it like a t3 flange with like a round part? if so, id weld the part on the sides if it is what i think, weld those parts, grind em donw a bit then get the flange resurfaced, thats what my friend had to do, it leaked out the sides cuz of the weird oval patern on the inside of the t3 flange. i dont like those or chrystler flanges.

 

thats right on the money...it does look just like ur friends...by any chance
is he still having trouble with the turbo when he welded...also how much
did it cost him to do that...thanxs

 

he did it for free, i did it for him, welded it up, and resurfaced it at my work. it would cost like 35-90 most liky at a shop, i used a mig on medium heat so it dosent crack, but will penatrate, its been working for like 8mo now, i could do this for you, but at a cost

 

its cool thanx for the offer...i just go and exchange this sucker back and get something that can be use without any work...

 

I have the same turbo. I had it milled/shaved down flat for like $40. No more unever round thing in the middle. Someone esle used like high-temperature epoxy or something. I'm curious how well it holds.


JP

 

^ thats what i tried, we'll see how well it holds in about a week or so.

 

the volvo is a regular t3 flange, just like the saab. the chrysler has the goofy flange. like someone suggested, weld the ---- out of it. or get a new flange made.

 

all you need is a belt sander and 45 minutes out of your day

 

what chrysler comes with that turbo?