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 Nov 15, 2006 - 11:19 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
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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Nov 16, 2006 - 1:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '06 From Knox Vegas, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The question is...If you're buying a DIY turbo kit..Why would you buy a used turbo? Splurge my friend.
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Nov 16, 2006 - 10:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
BTW - Im told some shaft play is normal and my turbo only has like 3K miles on it and it does have some.
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Nov 16, 2006 - 12:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '06 From Irvine Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
as long as the turbine doesnt touch the housing your good
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Nov 16, 2006 - 12:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
since its used it might be a good idea to get it rebuilt anyway
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Nov 16, 2006 - 3:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
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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Nov 16, 2006 - 3:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '06 From Brisbane - Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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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Nov 16, 2006 - 5:25 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
your best bet is to start with a known when it comes to the turbo.
buy a good core, and have it rebuilt by a reputable shop. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Nov 16, 2006 - 6:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(presure2 @ Nov 16, 2006 - 10:25 PM) [snapback]503000[/snapback] your best bet is to start with a known when it comes to the turbo. buy a good core, and have it rebuilt by a reputable shop. I did. Pressure2 - do you think the 3K miles on a good running MR2T would have hurt my turbo to the point where I should have it rebuilt again? I trust your word above all other but damn another$500 to get it rebuilt again? I was just trying to help a friend - do you think I f*cked myself in the end? -------------------- |
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Nov 16, 2006 - 8:08 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Nov 16, 2006 - 6:56 PM) [snapback]503032[/snapback] QUOTE(presure2 @ Nov 16, 2006 - 10:25 PM) [snapback]503000[/snapback] your best bet is to start with a known when it comes to the turbo. buy a good core, and have it rebuilt by a reputable shop. I did. Pressure2 - do you think the 3K miles on a good running MR2T would have hurt my turbo to the point where I should have it rebuilt again? I trust your word above all other but damn another$500 to get it rebuilt again? I was just trying to help a friend - do you think I f*cked myself in the end? you should be fine -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Nov 20, 2006 - 12:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
how easy are the turbine and compressor wheels supposed to spin? so smooth that one spin with ur finger it goes like 1+ full turns (like a handheld fan or something?) or it doesn't even go 1 full turn when spun with ur finger but when you turn it with ur finger still on it, it's goes around smooth?
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Nov 20, 2006 - 2:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
well, im not to sure. but i think that depends on how heavy the turbine is to build up inertia to keep spinning. also the bearings perform the best when nice and warm, with a steady supply of clean oil lubing them. by turning the turbine slowly and wiggly it a bit you can feel for shaft splay, other than that im clueless on checking a turbo off the engine.
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Nov 20, 2006 - 2:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
ok... i guess that was kinda stupid wondering if such a heavy wheel spins as easily as a paper thin plasic wheel...
eh.. i hope it's ok... i just bought a ct20b... i didn't notice any shaftplay when wiggling it... and the wheels seemed to spin fine when turning it. any proper way to store this? it's just in a box in my garage right now... seller said to check and keep the bearings lubed with engine oil? -------------------- |
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