i know that there was a post about this earlier this month but the search function doesnt work. thing is i received at3to4e "garret" turbo from wsl but theres no garret tag on it. i thought that the comp. housing always says garret???
thanks

 

There is usually a Garrett serial number and model number plate on the back of the compressor housing. Call Garrett and verify the serial number.

 

so it doesnt have to say garret to be a genuine garret....?

 

It will say Garrett usually, but knockoffs can say Garrett too. So verifying the serial number would be the best bet.

 

Yes. I have never seen a real Garrett turbo that didn't either say "Garrett" or "Airesearch" on the compressor housing.

Post up some pics, we might be able to identify the knockoff brand.

 

it does say Airesearch.

 

Well there you go. Real Garrett turbo. Garrett used to be called Airesearch. Or they were bought out. Something like that.

It was probably rebuilt by someone other than Garrett and didn't get the tag. Mine is like that.

 

i looked at it again and it doesn't have a serial number. the comp housing only says:A/R.60 on the front and on the back it has a yearmark stamp(2004) dTc 3 M9 and the turbine housing says AIResearch a a/r.48 9526-036 but no labels with serial numbers or something.
can annybody tell me if this is a genuine garret or not?
thanks!

 

can annybody please help me out???

 

Rudy,

There is a reason they asked for pictures... Said pictures would help.

 

problem is i don't have a camera right now.
maybe i can borrow one.
thanks