onephatz Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 my turbo just went south and I don't really feel like having it rebuilt. I'm lookin for a used stock t3 off a zx to get me back on the road. anyone have one or know were I can get one for a reasonable price? thanks jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zinsanity Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 my turbo just went south and I don't really feel like having it rebuilt. I'm lookin for a used stock t3 off a zx to get me back on the road. anyone have one or know were I can get one for a reasonable price? thanks jesse Whats the difference between yours and the one on Kellys z31 turbo. Or is it trashed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onephatz Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 Whats the difference between yours and the one on Kellys z31 turbo. Or is it trashed? there's no difference actually but I don't want to take his car apart. no takers? jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 eBay. A lot of T3 and T4/T3 turboes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellBuddy321 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 is it safe to get those turbos on ebay? How do u know they arent cheapo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 What's yours need? Just bearing and seals or did the compressor wheel get damaged? You can get a rebuild kit for under $70. It's not hard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 is it safe to get those turbos on ebay? How do u know they arent cheapo? Only get turboes that came with a picture of the compressor wheels. You get to see the condition of the wheel and perhaps the housing. If they only give you a picture of the turbo taken from 5 ft away then forget about that. Buy from "dealers" with good rating that constantly sells turbos. Not from some parts guy that is trying to make a buck getting rid of a piece of junk. Even if you bought a turbo with good wheels but has lot of shaft play, a basic rebuild kit is around 45$ and a complete rebuild kit 75$ like clifton said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellBuddy321 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 how hard is it to rebuild? I have seen the garrett rebuild kits on ebay but i dont want to spend that 70 bucks and realize that i really cant fix my turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 How to rebuild : http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/turbo/turborebuild.html The article is about a turbo from a car different than Z's so the size of sockets and nuts, etc may differ. Sadly no pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onephatz Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 well to tell the truth I've tried to take my turbo apart before with little success. I was looking into just upgrading the compressor side but the bolts were seized in the center section and the turbine housing. I didn't feel like twisting off any bolts(after I had most of them loosened) so I put it all back together. the turbo had a little shaft play at the time but now it's completely unuseable now(as is). think I can pick up a used one for $100? jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellBuddy321 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 thats nearly the same situation i am in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myplasticegg Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 the trick to taking turbos apart is to soak them in wd-40 for 2 or 3 days. If that dosen't work add heat and be sure that the wrenches are the right size and are square on the nuts. It is a PITA to have the bolts from the swingvalve snap off in the turbine housing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaiZed Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 And where might one find this rebuild kit for the stock 280ZX turbo??? I need to rebuild mine also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 And where might one find this rebuild kit for the stock 280ZX turbo??? I need to rebuild mine also... Kinda far for you but Az Turbo. 3445 N 29 ave. 602-253-9953, Joel is the guy. I don't know of any shops in the Mesa area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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