Willens Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I ordered a rebuild kit from G Pop over the weekend, and everything seemed fine. I was curious why I hadn't received it yet on the 3 day express shipping, so I called yesterday. Spoke to Jerry, and he was the man. My order got holed up somewhere, and would be considerably late, so he just overnighted me the kit, and I'll have it today. I recently bought an 82 S130 Turbo with a fried turbo, so now I can drive the damned thing this weekend, thanks to Jerry @ G Pop. I heard good things from all of the forums, and received equally impressive service. I would recommend them to anyone! -Willens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Be sure to check that the drain back has atleast a .625" opening. A kinked line will make a turbo smoke really bad. Also make sure the PVC system is up to snuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeatrpi Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Willens, how do you plan to balance the assembly when you do the rebuild? Can you share photographs and / or tips for the rest of us? Thanks! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Willens, how do you plan to balance the assembly when you do the rebuild? Mike was going to ask the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z-75 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Good to hear you had a good experience with them. But just to inform other members thinking of using there services...something i found while searching about their products: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2784063 The guy in that thread wasn't so lucky....and he's not the only one....overall they have pretty mixed reviews. Other people recommend searching audi and vw forums for experience from other buyers. Good experience buying a kit from them, but getting a turbo rebuilt by them might be a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willens Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Follow-up: Recently started to take the turbo off on the Z, it is sitting in a parking lot, and do not have a copious amount of tools or a shop yet, so I'm trying to figure out the best approach. Before I go diving into something unaware, I figured I would ask you if any special tools are necessary, or what approaches you found worked best. I am oblivious to any Z older than a 1990, so this is going to be interesting... The Z has some nasty rattles, they sound like they are turbo related. This is my first go at a turbo car (always been an all-motor guy, sorry to say,) so I'm hoping this project won't be too much, in terms of getting it running, and just stock for now. Thankfully, I have the expertise of a professional builder/plumber/mechanic/wiring guru by the name of Mike across the street, and he's been doing this for a few decades. Unfortunately, he is a domestic guy, so I need any input that you care to contribute. I will also continue to browse the site, but I don't have hours to devote to searching either. Greatly appreciated, -Willens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight6Z Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I am considering doing a rebuild as well and was wondering if you have made any progress in the last few weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Rebuilding the stock t3 is easy. The rotating assembly is balanced independently of the other piece. That means that the compressor wheel is balance by its self, and then the turbine wheel is balanced by itself. Then they are just bolted together. It is a good idea when taking them apart to just take a sharpie and mark them so there is no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willens Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Rebuilding the stock t3 is easy. The rotating assembly is balanced independently of the other piece. That means that the compressor wheel is balance by its self, and then the turbine wheel is balanced by itself. Then they are just bolted together. It is a good idea when taking them apart to just take a sharpie and mark them so there is no question. Sorry I haven't been around. Jeffer has aptly put it. It's not nearly as technical as attempting to assemble a Garrett GT40, or some ridiculously toleranced race turbo, so no worries. Just make sure you install all parts facing the proper way, and while you're at it, spend the extra few bucks to ditch that 270 degree bronze thrust bearing. Get yourself a 360 degree stainless. If you want to run higher boost, it is absolutely mandatory. -Willens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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