BLACKHAWK38
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HOW many have repaired there own stock turbo themselves ?
DIY turbo bearing and seal replacement
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I will be doing my own too. Ordering the parts from John Craig on wed after I measure my bearings.
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Very cool! How did you balance your wheels? Did you have to do anything to the housing(s)?
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hey guys
call this man tell him i have sent you to him
his name is joel britt 602-253-9953
i have built and rebuilt many turbos and here is what i have learned
no need for a full rebuilt kit its just money spent for no reason unless you know that the parts are damaged in the first place
the three things that need to be replaced are as follows
2 brass bearings and thrust bearing(even this one doesnt need it unless you know that there is alot of side to side play)
joel charges like 5 bucks per bearing or something that low he does a full rebuild for 150.00 alot cheaper then most vendors out there because he doesnt like to see people getting ripped off just because its a small turbo market
then go the a turbo shop (that works on deisels) and have your turbo balanced you dont need any new parts besdies that
good luck
send me an email if you want more help with anything
slawek
boosted1@yahoo.com
602-758-2346
i have converted my turbo to a economical 60-1
i listed the how to over a year ago on this site many people didnt believe me but it works great!
early ford turbo trucks in like 92 or something had a 59mm turbo
joel sells the housing, backing plate, and compressor wheel for like 140 or so
then you just get the gt350 wheel and ex housing and you have a bad ass turbo that cost you 400.00 or less and its all new
take care
call this man tell him i have sent you to him
his name is joel britt 602-253-9953
i have built and rebuilt many turbos and here is what i have learned
no need for a full rebuilt kit its just money spent for no reason unless you know that the parts are damaged in the first place
the three things that need to be replaced are as follows
2 brass bearings and thrust bearing(even this one doesnt need it unless you know that there is alot of side to side play)
joel charges like 5 bucks per bearing or something that low he does a full rebuild for 150.00 alot cheaper then most vendors out there because he doesnt like to see people getting ripped off just because its a small turbo market
then go the a turbo shop (that works on deisels) and have your turbo balanced you dont need any new parts besdies that
good luck
send me an email if you want more help with anything
slawek
boosted1@yahoo.com
602-758-2346
i have converted my turbo to a economical 60-1
i listed the how to over a year ago on this site many people didnt believe me but it works great!
early ford turbo trucks in like 92 or something had a 59mm turbo
joel sells the housing, backing plate, and compressor wheel for like 140 or so
then you just get the gt350 wheel and ex housing and you have a bad ass turbo that cost you 400.00 or less and its all new
take care
