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post Nov 15, 2006 - 11:19 PM
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um.. i just had a question...

so if u're collecting parts for a diy turbo kit.. but you don't have everything to put it together yet... how do you test a used turbo to make sure it's in good shape and runs?

like.. u can check for shaft play... but not sure what else....

just that some people have like a startup warranty or a 30-90day warranty...

or there's just really no way? since i somehow doubt any shop has the resources lying around to just bolt it up and fire it up for a test run


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post Nov 16, 2006 - 3:17 PM
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That is rebuilt. We used it for no more than 3K miles on my friends MR2T until his new turbo came in. That's it.


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post Nov 16, 2006 - 3:49 PM
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QUOTE(Negative @ Nov 17, 2006 - 6:17 AM) [snapback]502948[/snapback]

That is rebuilt. We used it for no more than 3K miles on my friends MR2T until his new turbo came in. That's it.


Rebuilt is always a good idea. I purchased a used turbo that was supposedly recently rebuilt . Took it to a shop to check it out prior to installing. Turns out it needed a whole new housing due to cracks on the inside.

At least if it is rebuilt, you have a warranty and guarantee that it will work.

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