How much does it cost to have a turbo rebuild?
Turbo rebuild costs can vary drastically if you have damaged major components. Rebuilds start at $450 for standard journal bearing turbos, and $550 for ball bearing turbos, but remember the price will go up from there if you have damaged major components.
Can I get my turbo rebuilt?
Turbo Rebuilding A standard rebuild is a rebuild in which there are no internal hard parts (compressor wheel, turbine shaft/wheel, bearing housing) that need repair or replacement. A standard rebuild includes a complete balance, complete rebuild kit with new thrust parts (where applicable), and thorough part cleaning.
When can a turbo not be rebuilt?
As a general rule, you should not reuse the turbine housing if it’s egg shaped by more than approximately 0.005 inch. This is a critical measurement for two reasons. First, that area is a seal area where hot exhaust gasses under pressure are sealed to stay inside the turbine housing.
Can I fix a blown turbo?
Once it has been determined that the turbo has blown, you have 2 options. Firstly, you can purchase a brand new turbo and have that fitted. Alternatively, if you wish to reduce the costs, it is possible to recondition and repair the turbo you have.
How do I know if my turbo is bad?
The symptoms of a damaged or failing turbo are:
- Loss of power.
- Slower, louder acceleration.
- Difficulty maintaining high speeds.
- Blue/grey smoke coming from the exhaust.
- Engine dashboard light is showing.
Do you have to balance a turbo after rebuild?
The answer is a definite “YES,” all turbochargers need to be balanced during and after assembly. If you do not properly balance your turbocharger, you can burn out the bearings, seals and thrust collar with off-balance, non-parallel rotation.
Can I drive without turbo?
Yes, you’ll still be able to drive your car if your turbocharger fails; however, engine failure won’t be far behind, so only drive on if you have to. As soon as you spot any of the turbo failure symptoms outlined above, you should get your turbo checked as soon as possible by a qualified technician.
How much does it cost to rebuild a turbocharger?
The average cost of a turbocharger rebuild is $450.00, while the average cost of a new turbocharger is $1,250.00. The savings alone are usually worth the extra few days it will take to rebuild your turbo over the time it would take to obtain a new one.
When is it time to rebuild your Turbo?
If your turbo is feeling a little worn out, or you want to have it checked out by the pros, it may be time to send it in to AGP for a rebuild. Turbocharger bearing assemblies have wearable components that can be serviced by qualified technicians.
What parts can you rebuild on a turbo?
New journal bearings, thrust bearing, clips, washers, seals, and piston rings are used when re-assembling your turbo. We can rebuild Garrett-based T3, T4, large frame TV, GT, as well as Borg Warner “S” series / Airwerks turbochargers and also specialize in rebuilding Garrett GT Ball Bearing, and Garrett T Series Ball Bearing.
Can turbocharger bearing assemblies be serviced?
Turbocharger bearing assemblies have wearable components that can be serviced by qualified technicians. We have over 20 years of turbo building and re-building experience and all the tools and machines needed to bring your old heap of a turbo back to life.