Turbonetics Warranty?
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Turbonetics Warranty?
I've had my turbo in my car for approx. 2500 miles. The car smokes, I wasnt sure if it was the engine or I would have returned it awile ago. The turbo has shaft play and signs of oil in the compressor housing. Has anyone had this same prolbem? It kinda pisses me off knowing that this turbo was bad from the begining. Does anyone know if Turbonetics will replace/repair my turbo under warranty if one even exists or am I going to be out of more cash?
Thanks,
Brian
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I bought T04B from them and it had some shaft play in it. They sent me a dry chra and I wanted dry/wet one.
When I received the new one, it had no shaft play in it. Really I do not know how much shaft play you can have so I would have installed the turbo anyhow.
I hope mine lasts. Sorry to hear about yours.
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When I received the new one, it had no shaft play in it. Really I do not know how much shaft play you can have so I would have installed the turbo anyhow.
I hope mine lasts. Sorry to hear about yours.
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do you have a oil restricter inline? do you have a proper crankcase breather?i buy alot of turbos from them and rarely have a problem! if you send them the turbo and its bad due to thier mfg. process the will warranty it!
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Originally posted by IAN
I bought T04B from them and it had some shaft play in it. They sent me a dry chra and I wanted dry/wet one.
When I received the new one, it had no shaft play in it. Really I do not know how much shaft play you can have so I would have installed the turbo anyhow.
I hope mine lasts. Sorry to hear about yours.
Ian
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I love your engine bay
I bought T04B from them and it had some shaft play in it. They sent me a dry chra and I wanted dry/wet one.
When I received the new one, it had no shaft play in it. Really I do not know how much shaft play you can have so I would have installed the turbo anyhow.
I hope mine lasts. Sorry to hear about yours.
Ian
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I love your engine bay
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Originally posted by 680RWHP12A
do you have a oil restricter inline? do you have a proper crankcase breather?i buy alot of turbos from them and rarely have a problem! if you send them the turbo and its bad due to thier mfg. process the will warranty it!
do you have a oil restricter inline? do you have a proper crankcase breather?i buy alot of turbos from them and rarely have a problem! if you send them the turbo and its bad due to thier mfg. process the will warranty it!
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Originally posted by 1FastT2
I currently do not have a restrictor inline to the turbo, im using a -4 feed and a -8 drain line. Should I have one in and what do I use as a restricter? I do have a crank case breather though. Im going to sent it out and see what they say.
I currently do not have a restrictor inline to the turbo, im using a -4 feed and a -8 drain line. Should I have one in and what do I use as a restricter? I do have a crank case breather though. Im going to sent it out and see what they say.
Also depending on oil pressure a restrictor in the feed line would help.
Some side to side play is normal but back and fourth(thrust) play is bad.
Hope they warranty the turbo for you.
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and where would you find this restricter
or just have say -6 to -2 back to -6? if thats possible
don't know if theres a -2AN fitting but you get my drift
or just have say -6 to -2 back to -6? if thats possible
don't know if theres a -2AN fitting but you get my drift
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Originally posted by crispeed
You should be using a #10 drain line at minimum.
Also depending on oil pressure a restrictor in the feed line would help.
Some side to side play is normal but back and fourth(thrust) play is bad.
Hope they warranty the turbo for you.
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You should be using a #10 drain line at minimum.
Also depending on oil pressure a restrictor in the feed line would help.
Some side to side play is normal but back and fourth(thrust) play is bad.
Hope they warranty the turbo for you.
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Originally posted by kabooski
and where would you find this restricter
or just have say -6 to -2 back to -6? if thats possible
don't know if theres a -2AN fitting but you get my drift
and where would you find this restricter
or just have say -6 to -2 back to -6? if thats possible
don't know if theres a -2AN fitting but you get my drift
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Originally posted by 1FastT2
I have a -10 drain but I was unable to use it due to where my turbo is located.
I have a -10 drain but I was unable to use it due to where my turbo is located.
BTW. What manifold are you using?
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Originally posted by crispeed
Just don't tell the people at Turbonetics that!
BTW. What manifold are you using?
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Just don't tell the people at Turbonetics that!
BTW. What manifold are you using?
crispeed
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Yea I hear that, Im using an XS Engineering manifold.
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I will be using a tubuler manifold
a design like that of the A-Spec tunning
Ok that sounds right the -AN allen plugs have threads on the outside
cool thanks Chris! I know how to do it now
1Fast2 you have a high pressure regulator (RB)
and this is why you need a restricter
I just bash in the stock one for higher pressure
a design like that of the A-Spec tunning
Ok that sounds right the -AN allen plugs have threads on the outside
cool thanks Chris! I know how to do it now
1Fast2 you have a high pressure regulator (RB)
and this is why you need a restricter
I just bash in the stock one for higher pressure
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usally for a restrictor i use a 80 thousands weber jet or a N2O jet, works great, a -8 return will work fine , but you cant go too big on the return line!!
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UPDATE: I returned the turbo today to the dealer I purchased it from. While I was there he called Turbonetics, they are going to repair the turbo under warranty. It has been sent out 2nd day air and was promised to be returned within 2 weeks. Not bad I guess.
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Originally posted by crispeed
I use a 1/8 npt allen plug in the oil inlet of the turbo and drill the plug to whatever size I want. Normaly .065 to .085. Sometimes depending on the turbo manufacturer you might have to fabricate a new oil inlet adapter. Instead of using the regular inlet fitting on the turbo itself you'll have to use the oil inlet flange that bolts to the turbo and screw the oil feed line fitting into that.
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I use a 1/8 npt allen plug in the oil inlet of the turbo and drill the plug to whatever size I want. Normaly .065 to .085. Sometimes depending on the turbo manufacturer you might have to fabricate a new oil inlet adapter. Instead of using the regular inlet fitting on the turbo itself you'll have to use the oil inlet flange that bolts to the turbo and screw the oil feed line fitting into that.
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Originally posted by Fatty_FC3S
1fastt2, do you have a website for your car or anything? It looks really nice and id like to know more!
Graham
1fastt2, do you have a website for your car or anything? It looks really nice and id like to know more!
Graham
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Turbonetics has the shitiest customer service I have EVER seen!
I have been waiting on a turbo from them for 3 months now! They have lied to me several times!
I wouldn't buy a piece of bubble gum from them now!
THEY SUCK!
Don't believe a word they say!
I have been waiting on a turbo from them for 3 months now! They have lied to me several times!
I wouldn't buy a piece of bubble gum from them now!
THEY SUCK!
Don't believe a word they say!
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Originally posted by RXTASY1
Turbonetics has the shitiest customer service I have EVER seen!
I have been waiting on a turbo from them for 3 months now! They have lied to me several times!
I wouldn't buy a piece of bubble gum from them now!
THEY SUCK!
Don't believe a word they say!
Turbonetics has the shitiest customer service I have EVER seen!
I have been waiting on a turbo from them for 3 months now! They have lied to me several times!
I wouldn't buy a piece of bubble gum from them now!
THEY SUCK!
Don't believe a word they say!
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I had to finally call them and tell them that if I didn't have my turbo tomorrow, don't bother sending it!
I saw it the next day, however, they sent me the wrong V-Band, so it looks like I'm not done with their poor customer service!
Hopefully I can get it done before they go out of business!
Operating a business like they do, usually ends up in failure.
I saw it the next day, however, they sent me the wrong V-Band, so it looks like I'm not done with their poor customer service!
Hopefully I can get it done before they go out of business!
Operating a business like they do, usually ends up in failure.