t2 turbocharger overhaul

[omnipotent]

I've acquired an 88 t2 turbo from a Shelby Z with 174k miles on it. It has lots of evidence of oil blowby. Anybody overhaul their own turbos? Where can I get the kit? What kind of results did you get? Need to re-balance the cartridge? I've heard it both ways: rebalance/no need to.

Thanks

[xrattiracer]

ive done several myself.
www.airflowonline.com has rebuild kits for T03B turbos for about $80, or you can find them on evilbay.
it only takes a few simple tools and alot of patience (to get the rusted bolts out, i suggest lots of wd-40 and a propane torch), and you end up with what is essentially a brand new turbo.
and no, rebalancing is not required.

[altered7151]

I've done it myself also, and xrattiracer is right, you just need to take your time and be very clean. I suggest picking up some stuff called PB blaster and start soaking all your bolts on the turbine side a couple days before you plan your tear-down, that usually gets 95% of them loose, and the rest usually come out with a little heat from a handheld propane (I use MAPP gas, burns hotter) torch. And just be clean when you put everything back together. There are a couple schools of thought on the balancing, some say its essential, other say that if the turbo was balance as individual pieces originally from the factory there is no need to have it rebalanced. Personally I have mine balanced, its pretty inexpensive and is good insurance, especially if you plan to run a higher amount of boost, and will be spinning the turbo at a higher rpm then the stock setting. But there are plenty of people out there that have done without the balancing and had good results. One thing I have had suggested when to me is to get an old crock pot from goodwill or something and fill it with tranny fluid, set it to low or med, and put your turbo parts in it. Supposedly it gets things super clean and is not abbrasive like blasting, sounds like its worth a try anyways.

[tonyz2897]

I ran across a website that had a step by step DIY guide to rebuilding a Garrett, but I can't remember where I saw it. I'm pretty sure the site belonged to a member of TD.com.
The only specific I remember is that the rebuild process involved lots of beer.
Tony

[89acclaim]

Here are some links....
http://brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/En...Rebuilding.htm
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/turbo/turborebuild.html
turbo Rebuilding tips
I second the PB blaster, it works.

Daniel Merrill

hey altered, that would be some funky tastin stew.

[altered7151]

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Originally Posted by Lt.Lee hey altered, that would be some funky tastin stew.

Nah just throw some garlic in it, that makes everything taste good