So I just picked up a .42/.48 turbo for about 55$ For my little project, I want to rebuild it with The Garrett Turbo Rebuild kit. I just want to know if this is possible, and I know know the brand of the turbo.

idk if its an ebay turbo or not so if it is then please dont bash my thread about how shitty ebay turbo are, because I already know how shitty they are.

 

Its pretty obvious between reals and fakes. Take the covers off and do some measuring or just take some pictures

 

Thank you, but thats not the answer to my question...

 

My buddies rebuilt his ebay turbo with ebay kits so maybe, who knows.

 

I guess ill be the first to try, The rebuild kit is about 100$ and i paid 55$ for the turbo, so im out 155$ not to bad, we shall see.

 

If by a miracle the kit does actually fit, make sure you have a turbo shop balance the rotating assembly afterward.

 

Big plus 1. Or the turbo will not last longer than a few seconds once the motor is started or once spooled up a bit.

 

92egkirt what's your location?

 

kck

 

Nvm then, there's a company here in Santa Fe, CA that rebuilds turbos for astonishing low prices. I can vouche for them! I had them check out my Greddy 18g that I thought needed a rebuild. They took it apart, inspected it, tightened up a loose nut, balanced it, put it back together, and sent me home no charge. They told me a rebuild normally costs approx $150 and up, depending if it needs a new wheel, shaft, etc. Too bad you're not local.

 

Ive had two 57 trims rebuilt with garrett guts, one by a shop another by a family member. The one my family member rebuilt still runs (rebuilt last august IIRC). The other I have no idea I sold it and dont know what came of it.
IDK which turbo you have but those two were identical to3/to4e "57 trim" turbos. Neither had shaft play, new seals and balance and off they went.

 

Wow what a money market. They now sell rebuild kits for the knock-offs? Who knew...

 

whats the name of that shop, if they are cheap it might be worth shipping a turbo out to them

 

Custom Turbo Rebuilding, Inc
http://customturbo.com/index.html