Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:48:54 -0000 From: "simonj" <simonjnopsamzz.net.spambuster> Subject: Re: Any experience with Turbo rebuild kits???
I would check the wastegate and APC etc before condemning the turbo itself, if a turbo gives up it usually does it in a big way, e.g. shattered turbine, lots of smoke etc, as you don't have those symptoms the turbo itself may be OK. As for rebuild kits, if you have the equipment to balance the turbine after re-assembly, then go ahead! Personally I would buy a recon unit before attempting to repair one, then at least if the compressor turbine disintegrates and embeds itself into the top of the pistons you have some comeback. Jason Butler <nonopsam.plz> wrote in message news:MPG.13284605869950ef98988anopsam-west.newscene.com... > My 84 900T has lost nearly all the boost from the the turbo and I'm > interested in a rebuild. At ~250k miles, I don't know if I want to buy a > new turbo, but some of the alternatives at www.turbocity.com look > promising. I sent them an email this morning and haven't heard back yet. > The turbo needle barely makes it into the yellow zone and boost is > imperceptable. It doesn't make any strange noises, just the normal > whine, and doesn't smoke. Any advice??? > > Thanks, > > Jason Butler
