Turbo Rebuild Kit?

**merc85** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 22:59

Hi, just wondering where in the uk i can get a rebuild kit for my 18t, as she is starting to smoke.

Also is there anyone on here that rebuilds turbo's? if not i may give it ago myself.

Any help Much apreciated.

**theflyingbrick** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 23:23

i dont know if its for an 18 but ive seen rebuild kits on the bay of e!!!

**adam280** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 23:41

turborebuild.co.uk do a brand new core for £230

**Dangerous Dave** · Tuesday 27th December 2011, 23:50

Turborebuild.co.uk also do diy rebuild kits, I've had one from them before and it was fine. Only problem is that the turbo really should be balanced after a rebuild, but most places won't balance one unless they do the rebuild.

**Niles** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 01:07

18T will need a 'super back' washer. Dont buy a flat back kit.
Heres a super back rebuild kit. Or..search ebay for a td04 rebuild kit and remember it has to be a super back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi...item336edabac6

**Niles** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 01:08

ive rebuilt many turbos chap. Happy to do it for you.

**Niles** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 01:11

only this one in the uk. Doesn't say if its super or flat back.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Td04-Repai...item5ae3bfbd40

**p fandango** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 06:04

personally i've take the turbo to a specialist to get refurb'd, i've seen turbo that have had ebay rebuild kit that are still knackered because its not as simple as replacing the seals/bearings. If the bearing are worn then the excess shaft play would cause the fins to touch the inside of the casing, plus it would need rebalancing as soon as you've touched/moved the impellers

**T4Rick** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 11:03

Ive rebuilt my 15g and it was fine

**jayeastanglia** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 20:50

Originally Posted by 850Rick

Ive rebuilt my 15g and it was fine

me to and not just volvo turbos......as long as the turbo is just smoking and shaft wear is ok and the kits come with a bearing and all seals so no probs there..just make sure your work place is clean..
we rebuild all our work vans and we dont balance them as have no means to do it we only buy a new/recon core unit if vanes have broken or touched the side.so far only ones that come back are due to driver abuse from not checking the oil weekly

**Kingsford G** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 21:30

Originally Posted by merc85

Hi, just wondering where in the uk i can get a rebuild kit for my 18t, as she is starting to smoke.

Also is there anyone on here that rebuilds turbo's? if not i may give it ago myself.

Any help Much apreciated.

What does she like to smoke mate? )-))I'll try to help.

**p fandango** · Wednesday 28th December 2011, 22:28

Originally Posted by 850Rick

Ive rebuilt my 15g and it was fine

Originally Posted by jayeastanglia

me to and not just volvo turbos......as long as the turbo is just smoking and shaft wear is ok and the kits come with a bearing and all seals so no probs there..just make sure your work place is clean..
we rebuild all our work vans and we dont balance them as have no means to do it we only buy a new/recon core unit if vanes have broken or touched the side.so far only ones that come back are due to driver abuse from not checking the oil weekly

i'm sure they only balance them for fun anyway, not as if there spinning at a high rpm or anything

i know many that have rebuilt turbo's & work fine, i also know some that haven't. If was me i wouldn't risk the time & effort of taking it off to do a half job, get it done properly & know its right

**smithy** · Thursday 29th December 2011, 13:22

Originally Posted by merc85

Hi, just wondering where in the uk i can get a rebuild kit for my 18t, as she is starting to smoke.

Also is there anyone on here that rebuilds turbo's? if not i may give it ago myself.

Any help Much apreciated.

get turbo technics to rebuild and fit a 20g wheel at the same time for the price of a rebuild mate

**p fandango** · Thursday 29th December 2011, 14:24

Originally Posted by smithy

get turbo technics to rebuild and fit a 20g wheel at the same time for the price of a rebuild mate

i wish you'd stop mentioning that, i want a bigger turbo anyway & thats not helping lol

**smithy** · Thursday 29th December 2011, 15:13

Originally Posted by p fandango

i wish you'd stop mentioning that, i want a bigger turbo anyway & thats not helping lol

just trying to help lol

**p fandango** · Thursday 29th December 2011, 15:24

Originally Posted by smithy

just trying to help lol

its not going to help my bank account lol

**jayeastanglia** · Thursday 29th December 2011, 17:16

I would go for a 20g wheel on the turbo as well if i had the funds and my turbo was smoking a bit(good excuse to get a proper upgrade which is what i tell my wife)

**smithy** · Thursday 29th December 2011, 17:29

Originally Posted by jayeastanglia

I would go for a 20g wheel on the turbo as well if i had the funds and my turbo was smoking a bit(good excuse to get a proper upgrade which is what i tell my wife)

if i had an 850/v70 t5 i would do it if i was still you use the same type of turbo.the problem with me i like to go bigger thats why i put a t35 hybrid on mine lol