I recently bought a built del sol and it has some problems that I'm fixing. I have new upper control arms to put in soon and while I wait I want to know what I should do about the turbo.

The turbo is a cheap ebay t3/t4 turbo 57 trim AR.50 that leaks from the seals. Was debating on whether or not I should just go ahead and buy a new one or see if I can fix the one I have.

Build: (Taken from the ad)
vatara 9:1 Pistons
golden eagle rods
golden eagle block guard
aftermarket valve springs
aftermarket retainers
stage 3 comp cam
Skunk 2 bored intake

Tuned on 10psi

Currently it's said to be making ~210whp and I'm looking to stay around that range or up to 250 to keep it as a daily.

I know I'm forgetting stuff, and I'm still new to everything so any help would be appreciated

 

Ive heard of people using garrett internals on ebay turbos and theyve been fine, but honestly, I would not trust any part of the turbo. I own a holset, so I might be biased, but honestly I will never own anything but a holset or borg warner ever again. Easily rebuild able, parts are easy to find, perform GREAT. win, win, win.

you can find a hy35 or hx35 for about 200-300$ used in working condition, even in oregon. I live in seattle and they pop up every once in awhile, but honestly, ebay is where its at.

*you never mentioned what motor you're running, so I'll assume stock b16? with 9:1? god that must suck. you need a tiny turbine.

 

It's a d16z6. I'll keep on the lookout for some of those and thanks for the quick reply

 

Well I think I know why it's leaking

 

Yeah that's no good man, definitely would just ditch that turbo and get something quality like a holset that was suggested.