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Turbo oil seals #931678
09/11/2009 12:46
09/11/2009 12:46

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Don't know which section to put this in but..

Has anyone changed the oil seals on a standard turbo. Basically i want to know if anyone can recommend a kit.

Cheers Steve

Re: Turbo oil seals [Re: ] #931684
09/11/2009 12:54
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The problem is re-balancing the compressor/turbine/shaft assembly after you've had it apart - turbo builders spend fortunes on dynamic balancing machines - if the turbo isn't balanced proerly, it will wreck its bearings very quickly


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Re: Turbo oil seals [Re: Nigel] #931687
09/11/2009 13:05
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I know they're ment to balance them but ive known friends to get turbos rebuilt by small companies for peanuts and i cant believe they balanced them, and they were fine.

Or do you know a company with a very quick turn around.

Re: Turbo oil seals [Re: ] #932368
10/11/2009 12:18
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Buy a genuine Garrett rebuild kit off Ebay. Just make sure it's genuine with brass parts and not aluminium. You can probably get the seals by themselves from the same seller if that's all you're after.

You should be okay as long as you accurately mark the nut, comp wheel, and shaft. Line them all up when you bolt them together. Personally I would get them balanced for peace of mind as it only costs around £30.

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10/11/2009 13:13
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where can i get that done?

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