11 replies to this topic

[gorillas1963]

can anyone recommend a company to rebuild a t3, i want to have a go myself but i also want it to work properly and i know the tollerance for mistakes is nil, and what sort of minor mods could be done whilst being rebuild such as bearings or anything like that

cheers

[mini_in_progress]

when i had my xr2i turbo i had 360 bearings in mine and new uprated compressor wheels, (think every other one was cut back or something, i cant remember) its easy to rebuild one but make sure its ballanced well by a pro if you do

[gorillas1963]

ah ok, its its not too bad maybe ill have a go - i assume there are kits availible but where can they be obtained ?

[mini_in_progress]

i cant find a metro one but this says t3... but you would need to check, also with this kit you dont replace the compressor or shaft so as long as you mark the shaft and blades it should go back together pretty ballanced

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27b774ac5d

[mini_in_progress]

or if your feeling rich a whole new core..... http://www.turborebu...6564-0001 0002/

[gorillas1963]

the new core seems the simplest to replace, whats is the benefit of the 360 thrust bearing and what else should i do whilst im opening my wallett

[Ethel]

Seriously look at a more modern replacement?

[mini_in_progress]

the new core seems the simplest to replace, whats is the benefit of the 360 thrust bearing and what else should i do whilst im opening my wallett

just found this to explain it better than i do :)

The 270 vs. 360 Dilemma
Many conventional journal- bearing turbos use a 270-degree thrust-bearing washer (at left), while the new breed of conventional and ball-bearing turbos employ 360-degree thrust bearings. The advantages of a 360-degree bearing include a full circle of lubrication, six orifices on the washer instead of three for the 270-degree unit, and an updated pad strategy to better disperse oil where it's needed. Turbonetics uses 360-degree bearings on all of its T04B and T04E turbochargers. There isn't much of a dilemma here; if you have the opportunity to use a 360-degree bearing, jump at it.

as for what else to buy... the skys the limit mate, im not sure what your engine spec is at the present. but as above you could put a smaller lighter unit in there like the gt17 or gt25 maybe? im not too clues up on what fits in the mini yet as i havent tryed fitting one to mine maybe the boys over at turbominis or some members on here may know better

dave

[Sam Walters]

the new core seems the simplest to replace, whats is the benefit of the 360 thrust bearing and what else should i do whilst im opening my wallett

as for what else to buy... the skys the limit mate, im not sure what your engine spec is at the present. but as above you could put a smaller lighter unit in there like the gt17 maybe the boys over at turbominis or some members on here may know better

dave

The GT1756 will flow in excess of 240hp if you want it too.

[mini_in_progress]

the new core seems the simplest to replace, whats is the benefit of the 360 thrust bearing and what else should i do whilst im opening my wallett

as for what else to buy... the skys the limit mate, im not sure what your engine spec is at the present. but as above you could put a smaller lighter unit in there like the gt17 maybe the boys over at turbominis or some members on here may know better

dave

The GT1756 will flow in excess of 240hp if you want it too.

It flows 101 on my rover 25 tdi lol can't remember comp size of it tho and I put a brand new one on last month...

Edited by mini_in_progress, 16 September 2012 - 04:09 PM.

[gorillas1963]

Seriously look at a more modern replacement?

ive always been happy with the t3, plus all the body mods for a t3 have already been done i probably would if i hadnt have chopped the bulkhead out

[gorillas1963]

the new core seems the simplest to replace, whats is the benefit of the 360 thrust bearing and what else should i do whilst im opening my wallett

just found this to explain it better than i do :)

The 270 vs. 360 Dilemma
Many conventional journal- bearing turbos use a 270-degree thrust-bearing washer (at left), while the new breed of conventional and ball-bearing turbos employ 360-degree thrust bearings. The advantages of a 360-degree bearing include a full circle of lubrication, six orifices on the washer instead of three for the 270-degree unit, and an updated pad strategy to better disperse oil where it's needed. Turbonetics uses 360-degree bearings on all of its T04B and T04E turbochargers. There isn't much of a dilemma here; if you have the opportunity to use a 360-degree bearing, jump at it.

as for what else to buy... the skys the limit mate, im not sure what your engine spec is at the present. but as above you could put a smaller lighter unit in there like the gt17 or gt25 maybe? im not too clues up on what fits in the mini yet as i havent tryed fitting one to mine maybe the boys over at turbominis or some members on here may know better

dave

reliability seems to be the key there less chance of oil starvation, im gonna stay with the t3 because its what i have and the bulkhead mods have been done for it, maybe if or when this one blows up - we will see