Turbo Overhaul?

[woody]

Hi all.

If I was to acquire a tired Turbo, where would you get it overhauled? Turbo Technics? Or would you just not go there? :nono:

Thanks in advance :B_thumb:

[d2k]

Hi all.

If I was to acquire a tired Turbo, where would you get it overhauled? Turbo Technics? Or would you just not go there? :nono:

Thanks in advance :B_thumb:


interesting thread....... :wink:

[Flatout Phil]

Knotty one that. I suppose it depends who is doing it. Nothing offends like a few chunks of impeller down your pistons.
A good refurb could be better than a bad aftermarket turbo.

I have an 18T that I bought secondhand - but I daren't fit it because I want it checked over and set up correctly.

[woody]

Knotty one that. I suppose it depends who is doing it. Nothing offends like a few chunks of impeller down your pistons.
A good refurb could be better than a bad aftermarket turbo.

I have an 18T that I bought secondhand - but I daren't fit it because I want it checked over and set up correctly.

Those were my fears too!

Just out of interest, what sort of money do OEM 19T's command from the stealers?

[t5 pete]

19t's normally go for around £200 these days best thing to do is pm rufe off here and get a price on a new one then compare it to a second hand one and then the messing of getting it refurbed.

[Flatout Phil]

19t's normally go for around £200 these days best thing to do is pm rufe off here and get a price on a new one then compare it to a second hand one and then the messing of getting it refurbed.

I should sit down before seeing the quote on that one!

[t5 pete]

I should sit down before seeing the quote on that one!

It has been some time since i knew the price but im sure it was £500+ for a new unit.

I think my 18t that i have on the volvo was over £300 for just the recon never mind buying the turbo

[p fandango]

i paid £500 for my unused Volvo 19t but that wasn't from the dealer, it had never been used as the person bought it then decided to go bigger. Did get £60 back by selling the recirc valve on ebay

[Jamest5r]

It has been some time since i knew the price but im sure it was £500+ for a new unit.

I think my 18t that i have on the volvo was over £300 for just the recon never mind buying the turbo

380 quid with the vat for a full rebuild new core etc etc.

[Flatout Phil]

380 quid with the vat for a full rebuild new core etc etc.

Cheaper than a new engine... Oh I so want to try out the 18T but I don't think I will ever get round to fitting it :(

[Jamest5r]

Might have the one off my saffy avaliable soon was rebuilt 18months ago.

[woody]

Might have the one off my saffy avaliable soon was rebuilt 18months ago.

Sounds interesting! :cool:

[Jamest5r]

I might be breaking it

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=45131

[stephenevans99]

There's a company less than a mile up the road from me who have an excellent reputation locally. Take a look.... http://www.turborebuild.co.uk/

[jardon]

Owen Developments near Oxford. My 19t was rebuilt with Garrett wheels (turbine clipped) and both housings ported/polished. Highly recommended and I would use them again.

http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/

[woody]

Owen Developments near Oxford. My 19t was rebuilt with Garrett wheels (turbine clipped) and both housings ported/polished. Highly recommended and I would use them again.

http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/

What sort of cost would you be looking at?

[jardon]

I would ring for a quote Woody. The turbo was still in the box from Owens when I bought it from the original owner ie: I didn't commission the rebuild from Owens personally.