FC turbo rebuilt kits?
04-27-05, 08:01 PM
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FC turbo rebuilt kits?
is there anyone who actually has a kit to rebuild the hitachi turbos on our cars? Bryan at BNR can piece me together a kit but i'm wondering if there is anyone that actually stocks kits for these turbos anymore. i plan on rebuilding mine but wouldn't hurt to have a backup set in case i want to have it upgraded or if a spike kills the rebuild.
i also contacted turbonetics but they put it bluntly and said "no" which is probably just their way of saying 'screw off'... Bryan quoted $300 for a rebuild on a stock rebuild and a local turbo shop quoted me $695 for a stock rebuild with new compressor wheel which seemed a bit high but for another $100 would put in a .50 AR trim wheel and mill the housing.
only reason i ask is because i use the car as may daily driver and i would like to be able to rebuild the turbo in a weekend when i have the time, i have alternate transportation but i hate having the car down for extended periods since we all know how much we love our cars.
i also contacted turbonetics but they put it bluntly and said "no" which is probably just their way of saying 'screw off'... Bryan quoted $300 for a rebuild on a stock rebuild and a local turbo shop quoted me $695 for a stock rebuild with new compressor wheel which seemed a bit high but for another $100 would put in a .50 AR trim wheel and mill the housing.
only reason i ask is because i use the car as may daily driver and i would like to be able to rebuild the turbo in a weekend when i have the time, i have alternate transportation but i hate having the car down for extended periods since we all know how much we love our cars.
Last edited by RotaryEvolution; 04-27-05 at 08:05 PM.
04-27-05, 08:29 PM
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I ran across this kit for the stock turbo in the S4:
http://www.turbocity.com/product_inf...roducts_id=169
It's turbo repair kit #300 500 (I haven't used the kit, just saw that it was available).
http://www.turbocity.com/product_inf...roducts_id=169
It's turbo repair kit #300 500 (I haven't used the kit, just saw that it was available).
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04-27-05, 10:06 PM
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I was curious as well about the rebuild kits, and how hard it would be to rebuild an S4 turbo. Took mine apart today, and my housing was cracked all in the inside. Does this mean I should just get a new exhaust housing, and where would I find one.
Speaking of housings, how hard was it to port the wastegate?
Speaking of housings, how hard was it to port the wastegate?
04-27-05, 11:48 PM
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hey Ben i think it is going to be like 4-5 weeks cause i sent that turbo out and they said it will take about a week and then 2-3 to build it then probably a week back
so i guess i will be waiting to get it back
when i get it i will be sure to bring it by or maybe you can swing by here and then maybe give me a few pointers on the quickest or best way of putting this car back together
so i guess i will be waiting to get it back
when i get it i will be sure to bring it by or maybe you can swing by here and then maybe give me a few pointers on the quickest or best way of putting this car back together
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04-27-05, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NaD00D00
I was curious as well about the rebuild kits, and how hard it would be to rebuild an S4 turbo. Took mine apart today, and my housing was cracked all in the inside. Does this mean I should just get a new exhaust housing, and where would I find one.
Speaking of housings, how hard was it to port the wastegate?
Speaking of housings, how hard was it to port the wastegate?
cracks are normal, if you find a housing that has no cracks i'll mail you a cookie with teh whipped cream!
porting the wastegate isn't hard at all if you have it apart in hand but depending on your needs you will likely have to cut the wastegate flapper off and weld on a new washer to accomodate the size of a ported wastegate since the stock size is quite inadequate for anything other than a stock setup exhaust and engine. there is a decent writeup on FC3Spro.com, may as well port the turbo runners while you are there too.
that is a while Nick, too bad it is going to take so long but with the upgrade i;m sure you will be happy with it, i wouldn't mind going with a .60AR trim wheel and comp housing too but i need to find out if it is a direct bolt on and whether the compressor shaft needs any types of modifications. we need a writeup on hybrids...
04-28-05, 12:02 AM
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well they said the compressor shaft IS modified but i dont know about the housing
but when i get it back i should be very happy "zoom zoom" ok stop with the corny lines lol
but when i get it back i should be very happy "zoom zoom" ok stop with the corny lines lol
04-28-05, 06:24 AM
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If it still uses the stock type carbon seal, then any Garrett T3/T04 rebuild kit will work.
These kits are typically about $150.
Make sure you insist on the carbon seal kit, as the dynamic seal kit is useless to you.
-Ted
These kits are typically about $150.
Make sure you insist on the carbon seal kit, as the dynamic seal kit is useless to you.
-Ted
04-28-05, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Karack
that link is dead.
Turbo Repair Kit #300-500 $111.22
300-500
Fits the following Make, Model, and Year
Buick Regal, LeSabre '78 3.8L
Buick Regal LeSabre '79 3.8L
Buick Riviera '79 3.8L
Buick Regal, LeSabre '80 3.8L
Buick Riviera '80 3.8L
Buick Regal LeSabre '81 3.8L
Buick Riviera '81 3.8L
Buick Regal, LeSabre '82-'83 3.8L (RED)
Buick Riviera '82-'83 3.8L
Ford/Mercury Capri, Mustang '79-'80 2.3L
Mazda RX7 '87-'88
Nissan 280ZX '81-'83 Non/W/C
Nissan 300 ZX '84-'85 Oil-Cooled
Pontiac Trans Am '80-'81 4.9L
04-28-05, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by staticguitar313
is there i site that i can go to to learn turbo lingo, i'm an N/A person . . . i get the hybrid concept but i dont understand t04 or T-66 etc.
-a
04-28-05, 07:00 PM
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What about the S5 turbos ?
Would the carbon seal kit from a T04 fit ?
I called a place (hardly the only one) that rebuild turbos in my area
and the guys specifically insisted on the fact that the journal bearings
in the garret kit are a bit different size (a couple of thou of a inch (.00x"))
and that I would have to modify them to make it fit my HT18.
They quoted it a 140 can$and have it in stock,
and the rebuild kit for the HT18 was 295 can$ (ouch, 2x the price)
Working in a machine shop and having access to the required equipment,
this is really not a problem for me, but I'd like to know exactly what is the
dimensions difference they are talking about from other people who have
first hand experience in rebuilding SERIES 5 turbos.
Also, what is the required clearance between the shaft and the inner bore
of the journal bearing ? I've been told it is .0030"/.0035" on the radius, is it right ?
Tks for any advice.
Remy
Would the carbon seal kit from a T04 fit ?
I called a place (hardly the only one) that rebuild turbos in my area
and the guys specifically insisted on the fact that the journal bearings
in the garret kit are a bit different size (a couple of thou of a inch (.00x"))
and that I would have to modify them to make it fit my HT18.
They quoted it a 140 can$and have it in stock,
and the rebuild kit for the HT18 was 295 can$ (ouch, 2x the price)
Working in a machine shop and having access to the required equipment,
this is really not a problem for me, but I'd like to know exactly what is the
dimensions difference they are talking about from other people who have
first hand experience in rebuilding SERIES 5 turbos.
Also, what is the required clearance between the shaft and the inner bore
of the journal bearing ? I've been told it is .0030"/.0035" on the radius, is it right ?
Tks for any advice.
Remy
04-28-05, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizla+
What about the S5 turbos ?
Would the carbon seal kit from a T04 fit ?
Would the carbon seal kit from a T04 fit ?
The only difference between the S4 and S5 turbo is the turbine housing.
The internals are all the same.
I called a place (hardly the only one) that rebuild turbos in my area
and the guys specifically insisted on the fact that the journal bearings
in the garret kit are a bit different size (a couple of thou of a inch (.00x"))
and that I would have to modify them to make it fit my HT18.
They quoted it a 140 can$and have it in stock,
and the rebuild kit for the HT18 was 295 can$ (ouch, 2x the price)
Working in a machine shop and having access to the required equipment,
this is really not a problem for me, but I'd like to know exactly what is the
dimensions difference they are talking about from other people who have
first hand experience in rebuilding SERIES 5 turbos.
Also, what is the required clearance between the shaft and the inner bore
of the journal bearing ? I've been told it is .0030"/.0035" on the radius, is it right ?
and the guys specifically insisted on the fact that the journal bearings
in the garret kit are a bit different size (a couple of thou of a inch (.00x"))
and that I would have to modify them to make it fit my HT18.
They quoted it a 140 can$and have it in stock,
and the rebuild kit for the HT18 was 295 can$ (ouch, 2x the price)
Working in a machine shop and having access to the required equipment,
this is really not a problem for me, but I'd like to know exactly what is the
dimensions difference they are talking about from other people who have
first hand experience in rebuilding SERIES 5 turbos.
Also, what is the required clearance between the shaft and the inner bore
of the journal bearing ? I've been told it is .0030"/.0035" on the radius, is it right ?
Although I haven't bothered to check clearances on the bearings, all the stock turbos I've rebuilt all ran fine afterwards.
As for hIGGI's question...
The T3/T04 Garrett rebuild kits are supposed to be complete.
They come with:
Compressor soft seal o-ring - backing plate to center
Compressor carbon seal (remember, not the "dynamic seal")
Oil bearings x2
C-clips x4 (2 per oil bearing)
Turbine piston compression ring
That's the basic kit - there may be miscellaneous parts like nuts and bolts included.
-Ted
04-29-05, 01:58 AM
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i just need the one seal that goes on the back plate of the cold side thats sprung and has a casing on it. anyone know where i can get one. i have no shaft play, i upgraded to a t04 htrim and i cracked mine while installing. thanx
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Originally Posted by RETed
If it still uses the stock type carbon seal, then any Garrett T3/T04 rebuild kit will work.
These kits are typically about $150.
Make sure you insist on the carbon seal kit, as the dynamic seal kit is useless to you.
-Ted
These kits are typically about $150.
Make sure you insist on the carbon seal kit, as the dynamic seal kit is useless to you.
-Ted
AND BTW!! BACK form the DEAD!..LOL
its a aireasearch stage 2 S4 turbo
07-07-06, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
am i not gonna know this untill i tear it apart?? how will i know the difference?
AND BTW!! BACK form the DEAD!..LOL
its a aireasearch stage 2 S4 turbo
AND BTW!! BACK form the DEAD!..LOL
its a aireasearch stage 2 S4 turbo
Yeah, but you're right - you need to tear it down to confirm.
-Ted