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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Angry T04R oil leak on exhaust side

Well... the hotside of the turbo is leaking oil into my downpipe and various areas.

I dont want or have the money to get another turbo (another T04R, GT35R, etc.) so where can I send in my Garrett T04R for a rebuild? I just need them to replace the gasket/seal and ****.

I need a place that does a good job rebuilding, rebalancing, and etc. but wont cost me the price of another turbo (or even half actually).


any suggestions?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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if the only bad part its the turbine oil seal get one and do it yourself its not that hard,you wont need to rebalance the assembly cause you are not changing any of the rotating assembly main parts(shaft,wheel,etc)try to get one of the staggered fit desing seals so you get a perfect seal.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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majestic turbo does good rebuilds from what I hear
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by joeylyrech
if the only bad part its the turbine oil seal get one and do it yourself its not that hard,you wont need to rebalance the assembly cause you are not changing any of the rotating assembly main parts(shaft,wheel,etc)try to get one of the staggered fit desing seals so you get a perfect seal.
I want a professional to open it up and inspect what needs to be done. Thanks for the input though.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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any other shop suggestions? ill try to call majestic soon.
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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I have been using Majestic Turbo for years. They are very competent at what they do. Fast turn around usually 24 hrs. Pretty good customer service as well.
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 05:04 AM
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put an oil restrictor on it mine mine ran PERFECT AFTER THAT <same turbo
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by njstreetrx7
put an oil restrictor on it mine mine ran PERFECT AFTER THAT <same turbo
Care to elaborate?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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i sent my TO4R to majestic turbo. In total, I paid $375.00 for a rebuild
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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What was covered/replaced in the rebuild?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by turBRO240
Care to elaborate?
i put a .60 restrictor and it never leaked oil again
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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I contacted Majestic through emails and calls and they wont answer any of them?!?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by njstreetrx7
i put a .60 restrictor and it never leaked oil again

That is a fix, only if your putting to much pressure to the CHRA,

i tried running my t04s unrestricted on my cosmo re which led to oil comming out both the compreser and exhaust side so i have to run a restrictor aswell
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