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Did a LOT of searching today! Have some questions. Here is a quick rundown of what I've found for my situation...
I've never attempted to rebuild a turbo before but from what I've read here and on TF it seems to be pretty straight forward. The only special tools I should need are locking ring pliers, right? I'm rebuilding my stock IHI. I'd go T3 but this is a time matter. Its gotta be done in two weeks 'cause the car has to be driven to NY to return my GF.
-The water lines are not needed. I broke BOTH water lines trying to get them off, they didn't want to come off right and stripped. The line is stuck in the fittings. From what I read, I can get copper tubing from the hardware store and bypass the water cooling. Is that correct?
-Getting the shaft balanced by a turbo shop is OPTIONAL according to what I've read. The reason I have found and am asking about is because people have said that "newer turbos have float bearings, making it almost needless to get it balanced". Has anyone not balanced the shaft and had success??
-I need to use a new turbo to manifold gasket as well as a new oil feed line.
-Turbo break in... Is there a turbo break in? I did a search but found nothing. What should I do to break in the turbo???
Thats all I can think of for now. Anything else I'm missing out on? Anybody want to chime in any advice? Please? [Image: biggrin.gif] Thanks in advance [Image: smile.gif]
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Ryan Harris
88 TC, 5 speed, B&M Ripper Shifter, Walbro 190 LPH, K&N, BB IHI, 88K miles
Awaiting install: Volvo FMIC, Walbro 255 HP, Kirban Adj. FPR
[This message has been edited by Ryan H (edited 07-25-2005).]
I've never attempted to rebuild a turbo before but from what I've read here and on TF it seems to be pretty straight forward. The only special tools I should need are locking ring pliers, right? I'm rebuilding my stock IHI. I'd go T3 but this is a time matter. Its gotta be done in two weeks 'cause the car has to be driven to NY to return my GF.
-The water lines are not needed. I broke BOTH water lines trying to get them off, they didn't want to come off right and stripped. The line is stuck in the fittings. From what I read, I can get copper tubing from the hardware store and bypass the water cooling. Is that correct?
-Getting the shaft balanced by a turbo shop is OPTIONAL according to what I've read. The reason I have found and am asking about is because people have said that "newer turbos have float bearings, making it almost needless to get it balanced". Has anyone not balanced the shaft and had success??
-I need to use a new turbo to manifold gasket as well as a new oil feed line.
-Turbo break in... Is there a turbo break in? I did a search but found nothing. What should I do to break in the turbo???
Thats all I can think of for now. Anything else I'm missing out on? Anybody want to chime in any advice? Please? [Image: biggrin.gif] Thanks in advance [Image: smile.gif]
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Ryan Harris
88 TC, 5 speed, B&M Ripper Shifter, Walbro 190 LPH, K&N, BB IHI, 88K miles
Awaiting install: Volvo FMIC, Walbro 255 HP, Kirban Adj. FPR
[This message has been edited by Ryan H (edited 07-25-2005).]
'88 TC Walbro 255HP, Stinger FMIC, PIT BOV, Pro 5.0, Kirban, RR cam, FRPP strut tower brace, T3