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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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S4 HT-18 rebuild kit

Where can i find a good rebuild kit for my s4 turbocharger. I heard the one from gpopshop doesn't even fit, which is a bummer cause it was only $81. I would prefer to do the rebuild myself so i just need the kit, not someone else to do it for me. Thanks
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Turbo City
Do they have a website?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Do they have a website?


haha .. REALLY!? really? haha seriously bud wow



http://turbocity.com/
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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I was too slow here is the repair kit http://www.turbocity.com/product_inf...roducts_id=169
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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yea, the gpopshop kit is useless... basically the only thing that fits is the oil seal on the turbine side, and some of the nuts and bolts. Plus, their lock-nut for the compressor wheel doesnt really lock, costing me a T4 wheel and housing
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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anyone know where to find a rebuild kit for an s5 turbo? i tried finding one on turbo city, but had no luck.

thanks!
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Bringing up a semi-old thread, but my turbo leaks oil really bad. Leaks from the turbine side, where it bolts to the compressor. Would you guess that rebuilding it would fix my issues? I will pull it off before I order the kit, but is this what I should be getting? Or does Mazda offer a kit as well?
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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haha you can get a brand new turbo from mazdatrix for like $2300
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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I would definitely not do that. Haha.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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there is a really small snap ring plier required in order to rebuild if i remeber correctly?
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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I imagine the FSM would have some sort of instructions on the process, no?
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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so does anyone know where to get a rebuild kit for an S5 turbo??

i was bout to order one from gpop shop but then i read this and now i dont want to order it...so PLS!!!!! i need help...
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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I have heared nothing but good things about G-pop shop from people who have used them ..
The only Thing is they are a little expensive.. I am sending my turbo out to them to have High performance Rebuild and Upgrade.. Looking forward to have it back .. will let you know of any problems ..
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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3 years ago, I blew my first motor.... awwwww, memories.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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How was this resurrected? lol I built my hybrid using gpop stuff. Still going strong!!! Maybe their quality has changed over the years...
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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So any updates on where to buy a s5 turbo kit...at least the
Brass bushings
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Kudos for searching. The bearings, S4 and S5, are the exact same. The ONLY difference between an S5 and S4 turbo is the exhaust housing. Unbolt the exhaust housing from an S4 and slap on an S5 housing. Bam. Instant S5 turbo
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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The "brass bushings" are standard size found in most Garrett T3 and T4 size turbos. Like AGreen said there is no difference between the S4 and S5 turbochargers as far as the rotating assembly is concerned.


Also the gpopshop kit works just fine.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Kudos for searching.
Off-topic, but that's the first time I've ever seen that. Searching and replying normally results in people going off about reviving 'dead/ old' threads, opening new threads results in the response 'this has been covered 1000+ times, so search'. Anyways, I guess I won't be as hesitant about reviving an old thread now.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Well, at least it's apparent that he tried searching. I'm sure with a little more looking around he probably could have found the answer, but that's not the point
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Typed "Rebuild HT-18" in the search bar, 3rd or 4th tread down. Good thread if you've never disassembled a turbo before...

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...hybrid-959045/
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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What would be the best kit to rebuild a FC 13b non turbo. I have found a bunch of different kits amd read reviews on here but I dont want to get junk. I want to get a quality kit. Nothing ebay lol
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by midwesthoosiergottiline
What would be the best kit to rebuild a FC 13b non turbo. I have found a bunch of different kits amd read reviews on here but I dont want to get junk. I want to get a quality kit. Nothing ebay lol

This thread was about rebuilding the actual turbo, not the engine.


But there are several places that sell rebuild kits for the engines. I pick my stuff up from Atkins since i am local to them.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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so who are the turbo rebuild stores to go to in 2015\
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