I have bought several used 14b's. Never fails that soon thereafter they start to smoke. So instead of buying yet another one. I have seen several Diy kits on eBay fro around ~$99 bucks. So I am going to go that route this time. Does anyone know or have a link to somehwere that can provide a how to, on rebuilding a tdo5 turbo?

Thanks in advance.
I greatly appreciate it.

 

bizzump...

 

send it to me... i rebuild turbos.... unless its really f-ed up then it would be cheaper to buy another

 

Don't do it yourself. http://www.cheapturbo.com. Full rebuild for $300 includes all shipping and they are a reputable business.

 

???????????????????? its not worth it. buy a new turbo

 

Yeah at $300 youd be better of just buying a new turbo

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by T-RO &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah at $300 youd be better of just buying a new turbo</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea, I guess your right. $300 Dollars to KNOW that your turbo is in MINT condition and have no worries of it smoking anytime in the near future. Totally not worth it.

 

I don't have $300 dollars to put towards a new turbo. Its in great shape, just smokes. Spools quickly and the fins are mint.

Why don't you all recommend me rebuilding it?

 

because dumping $300 into an old $50 14b just seems really dumb to me.

wait 2-4 months and get a nice t3/t04e for roughly $500.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ExVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't have $300 dollars to put towards a new turbo. Its in great shape, just smokes. Spools quickly and the fins are mint.

Why don't you all recommend me rebuilding it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It smokes because the seals are going. It WILL get worse. It could be something as simple as oil deposit build ups internally. Either way it will get worse and will eventually damage the housing and fins if you let it go long enough. If you dont have 200-300dollars to spend on what would be a great "new" turbo, you shouldn't be going FI. I absolutely recommend you rebuilding it. 14b's are great turbos.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">because dumping $300 into an old $50 14b just seems really dumb to me.

wait 2-4 months and get a nice t3/t04e for roughly $500.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think buying a t3/to4e for a sohc dseries is kinda dumb. Why buy an oversized turbo for $500 when that 14b on a fresh rebuild could produce plenty of power?

 

he has a b16.

a nice t3/to4e 50 trim with a .48 or .63 a/r would be quite lovely and noticable upgrade from the 14b..
the 14b is a great stock turbo..but its old...and dumping roughly 6-7 times the amount of what the turbo is worth..into the turbo just doesnt seem like a good idea imo.

if he is so keen on having the 14b..just buy another used one...they are cheap enough.

 

Well buying another used one just leaves the door open for yet another dissapointment when it inevitably starts smoking again. But I didn't know he had a b16 and I certainly agree with you that t3/t4 would be a significant upgrade.

 

well, I don't want to drop $500 bucks on a turbo right now...aka school. This has been a budget setup from the start. I am trying to see how well I can do, without going crazy and spending $$$ of money. Just b/c you have it, doesn't mean you have to spend it. I agree a t3/4 setup would be best...but the 14b's etc are so widely available and cheap...

So again, why don't you recommend me rebuilding it myself???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SICKSOLVTEC-T &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yea, I guess your right. $300 Dollars to KNOW that your turbo is in MINT condition and have no worries of it smoking anytime in the near future. Totally not worth it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dont hammer me... I think you misread my post. I said buy a new turbo, how is that not reliable?

 

this is how you rebuild a 14b
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/Turbo-rebuild.html

 

Thanks for the link. My question is, should I even attempt it. I would think it would only take a few hours to do it....?

y/n?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ExVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the link. My question is, should I even attempt it. I would think it would only take a few hours to do it....?

y/n?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont see why not.
I've looked through that whole page, doesnt look like anything that should be difficult in the least.

I would

 

might aswell try it yourself...you screw up..just buy another 14b and even then youll still be cheaper then paying $300 to have it rebuilt(stupid to pay that)

 

i rebuilt my 14b. it was an easy job just follow those instructions, and i would highly recomend getting it balanced after the rebuild. also buy an oil reducer to keep your seals from blowing out due to high pressure. good luck

 

That could be the cause also....I have a direct fitting off my block to the turbo...where can I get a oil reducer?

Balanced? As the instructions say, as long as you scribe a line and assemble it back the same way, should be ok..no?

Btw..who would balance a turbo locally...?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ExVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That could be the cause also....I have a direct fitting off my block to the turbo...where can I get a oil reducer?

Balanced? As the instructions say, as long as you scribe a line and assemble it back the same way, should be ok..no?

Btw..who would balance a turbo locally...?</TD></TR></TABLE>

well we dont know where u live soooo..

and i've never heard of anyone having problems with the turbo blowing seals due to too much pressure..
and i've seen lots of 14b turbo setups...

 

i have the 14B turbo
i got it all fucked off ebay for 26 bucks
got a turbine housing for 20 and sent it to cheap turbo for a 250 rebuilt... it turned to be 300 since i was missing the v band, some bolts, buts, clamps etc... but i had a spanking new turbo ......

and now it works great and theres 0 problems

very well worth IMO

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDM 4G VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have the 14B turbo
i got it all fucked off ebay for 26 bucks
got a turbine housing for 20 and sent it to cheap turbo for a 250 rebuilt... it turned to be 300 since i was missing the v band, some bolts, buts, clamps etc... but i had a spanking new turbo ......

and now it works great and theres 0 problems

very well worth IMO</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you, this is exactly what the creator of this thread should do.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SICKSOLVTEC-T &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thank you, this is exactly what the creator of this thread should do.</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you say so.
that guy still payed 300 bucks for a 14b,
whether its new or not.. its still just a 14b,

and if can rebuild it himself.. then he gets kudos for doing it in the first place,
along with saving money.