walkthrough on how to rebuild a turbo?
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walkthrough on how to rebuild a turbo?
Is there any information on this anywhere? like a Repair manual on a turbo? Just wondering because I want to rebuild my Hitatchi T-18 (s4 turbo) before i put it in my car...Theres nothing about this in the service manual, and I have accese to mitchell on demand, which didnt have anything either. =\
10-05-04, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DEZERTE
Is there any information on this anywhere? like a Repair manual on a turbo? Just wondering because I want to rebuild my Hitatchi T-18 (s4 turbo) before i put it in my car...Theres nothing about this in the service manual, and I have accese to mitchell on demand, which didnt have anything either. =\
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All I have seen here is that you can use a Garrett T4 rebuild kit.
Past experience with high speed balanced assemblies suggests:
Keep the unit & the workspace clean.
Mark the position & rotation of all parts to avoid balance & alignment problems on re-assembly.
Use wrenches that fit exactly.
Use a torque wrench where you can on disassembly to get some approximate values for reassembly.
Be very careful not to damage or bend the thin fins.
Pre-oil the bearings & seals during assembly.
Anyone with experience on this unit, please comment.
Past experience with high speed balanced assemblies suggests:
Keep the unit & the workspace clean.
Mark the position & rotation of all parts to avoid balance & alignment problems on re-assembly.
Use wrenches that fit exactly.
Use a torque wrench where you can on disassembly to get some approximate values for reassembly.
Be very careful not to damage or bend the thin fins.
Pre-oil the bearings & seals during assembly.
Anyone with experience on this unit, please comment.
10-05-04, 06:20 PM
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Step one.
Remove turbo.
Step two.
Take it to a turbo rebuilder
I got mine done for $200.
I wouldn't fully trust myself rebuilding one since you have to MARK EVERYTHING! so you done mess up the balance.
Remember that this thing will spin at 100,000++ RPMS!
You don't want it grenading due to unblanced parts and taking your motor with it.
Remove turbo.
Step two.
Take it to a turbo rebuilder
I got mine done for $200.
I wouldn't fully trust myself rebuilding one since you have to MARK EVERYTHING! so you done mess up the balance.
Remember that this thing will spin at 100,000++ RPMS!
You don't want it grenading due to unblanced parts and taking your motor with it.
10-05-04, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Digi7ech
Step one.
Remove turbo.
Step two.
Take it to a turbo rebuilder
I got mine done for $200.
I wouldn't fully trust myself rebuilding one since you have to MARK EVERYTHING! so you done mess up the balance.
Remember that this thing will spin at 100,000++ RPMS!
You don't want it grenading due to unblanced parts and taking your motor with it.
Remove turbo.
Step two.
Take it to a turbo rebuilder
I got mine done for $200.
I wouldn't fully trust myself rebuilding one since you have to MARK EVERYTHING! so you done mess up the balance.
Remember that this thing will spin at 100,000++ RPMS!
You don't want it grenading due to unblanced parts and taking your motor with it.
I was also very worried about the balance issue. I had mine rebuilt by a (cough) professional (cough)....
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Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Here's a really good DIY HT-18 rebuild how-to. I dunno where I found it or who wrote it but I've had it for ages. Hope it helps. 
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