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11-04-2005, 07:55 PM
I recently got a Garrett T3 (TA0301) turbo off of a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD at the local junkyard.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3572/110405016large6gd.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405016large6gd.jpg)http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6079/110405018large7mm.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405018large7mm.jpg) http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/248/110405022large6do.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405022large6do.jpg) http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8641/110405023large6an.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405023large6an.jpg)
While the turbine side’s bushing seems solid, the compressor side has a bit of wobble. The compressor was also incredibly oily before I cleaned it up.
Before I use this turbo for anything, I figure it would be a good idea to rebuild it.
I see both major and minor kits rebuild available on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8011958022
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8010918688
Is the full kit worth it? It looks like all the important parts are covered in the minor kit.
Is there a better place than ebay to buy rebuild kits?
Has anyone here rebuilt their own turbo and care to comment on the process?
I know I will also have to replace the hose leading to the wastegate, it is brittle and cracking.
Thanks for any input you may have.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3572/110405016large6gd.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405016large6gd.jpg)http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6079/110405018large7mm.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405018large7mm.jpg) http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/248/110405022large6do.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405022large6do.jpg) http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8641/110405023large6an.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=110405023large6an.jpg)
While the turbine side’s bushing seems solid, the compressor side has a bit of wobble. The compressor was also incredibly oily before I cleaned it up.
Before I use this turbo for anything, I figure it would be a good idea to rebuild it.
I see both major and minor kits rebuild available on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8011958022
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8010918688
Is the full kit worth it? It looks like all the important parts are covered in the minor kit.
Is there a better place than ebay to buy rebuild kits?
Has anyone here rebuilt their own turbo and care to comment on the process?
I know I will also have to replace the hose leading to the wastegate, it is brittle and cracking.
Thanks for any input you may have.