Who rebuilds your T3 Turbo's?

[Guest]

I'm Looking for someone to check over and replace as needed parts in my T3 Turbo for my car.

I noticed kits online for what I think is needed but really don't want to do this myself. Who do you use?

Ben

[E_T_V]

Contact wilky (wilkey?) on rovertech.net. He has a good reputation. I think he also goes by "Bernies Blowers"

[Guest]

Thanks. Will give him a go.

[Sussex Pete]

It is something you can do yourself, if you are mechanically minded. The overhaul kit, containing all the bits you will need for the job, is about £50. I've just done mine, and other than difficulties in undoing the hot-side housing to centre core bolts, it was all very straight forward.

[Guest]

Who sells the correct service kits?

[E_T_V]

It is something you can do yourself, if you are mechanically minded. The overhaul kit, containing all the bits you will need for the job, is about £50. I've just done mine, and other than difficulties in undoing the hot-side housing to centre core bolts, it was all very straight forward.

You CAN do it yourself, however you SHOULDN'T as you have no way of checking/correcting the turbine balance and this is EXTREMELY important.

If you do DIY it you should get it balanced afterward and most builders won't let DIY builds on their balancing rigs.

[Sussex Pete]

You CAN do it yourself, however you SHOULDN'T as you have no way of checking/correcting the turbine balance and this is EXTREMELY important.

If you do DIY it you should get it balanced afterward and most builders won't let DIY builds on their balancing rigs.

I absolutely agree Dan. However I was advised by someone who rebuilds turbos for the company he works for and who operate in the motorsport sector. By following his instructions it is possible to strip and rebuild with the original shaft and turbine balance being retained.

Who sells the correct service kits?

Companies like TurboRebuild ( http://www.turborebuild.co.uk/websho...and-seals.html ) or there are a few outlets on Ebay that do them.

[E_T_V]

Motorsport turbos don't need to last long though!

Whilst you can mark the shaft and wheels to try and keep them in the same position there is no gaurentee it was in balance when you take it apart, nor that you achieve the same alignment on reassembly.

[Guest]

After some deliberation, I've decided to send it off to Bernie' s Blowers. He has said £200 to rebuild it so that saves me the worry.

[Guest]

Ended up sending the turbo to Turborebuild in Blackpool as Their turn around is quicker. I'm glad I sent it off as it has a few issues:

The Turbine shaft has some light scoring to it. This ideally wants replacing as is borderline being outside of spec.
Bearing housing has scoring and wear to the Journal faces
Turbine housing - There is a crack across the waste gate penny face that has "stepped" which is not allowing the waste gate penny to seal. There is also a crack travelling up the "throat" of the Turbine housing which is structural and if continues to develop will result in failure of the housing.

So I've opted for the following:

Cleaning of all components
New Turbine shaft and wheel
New Bearing Housing
New Turbine Housing
New Bearings seals and fasteners (360 race bearing, step gap seal)
Balance
Labour
Delivery

[Sussex Pete]

That sounds like you will be ending up with an almost new turbo. Did they give you the option and would it have been cheaper?

[Guest]

They gave a few options, but no a new one wasn't cheaper. Repair was £300 all in with upgraded seals and bearings.

[Sussex Pete]

In which case, you got a good deal there. I shall be interested to hear what you think about their service, once you get it back.

[Guest]

Yes, so will I! Am I right in saying that the carb needle BGB is for standard tune? Only ask as I've said 10psi for the boost..

[Mat_C]

BGB for early turbos, BGQ after that inc. all Maestro Turbos. BGB runs a little richer. Not sure what availability is like though.