if i had a spare standard turbo to send off for a refurb plus doing whatever it needs to be able to cope with a decat without fccuking up, how much would it cost?

Depends what needed doing to it....

Somewhere between £200-£500

oh right.
well if its got a bit of play in the shaft, what does that mean?
and whats the going rate for a turbo in this condition?

usually the journal bearings are worn
i offer a full rebuild service 360deg with stagger seals
£280 you will payy £450+for this anywhere else
thanks rob

so where is mine? its been some 4 months IIRC

im still waiting for a turbo to recon you said you had got hold of a turbo and fitted it
its getting really hard to get hold of a serviable turbo at the moment

i asked if you wanted this one via PM and had no reply, it seems the seals are bust anyway, if you still want it and can have it back in reasonable time i will send it up to you, PM me details.

Ry