Getrag Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Hi Folks, Well that time has come that everyone with a TT has in the back of their mind and never thinks will happen to them Took the car to the garage after it started to hesitate a little and to cut a story short, the first turbo has a good bit of play, leaking boost past it and everything else seems fine. So what are my options folks and specifically, what are the prices that should go with it and what should I expect for labour from the garage for this? I will try to source some good 2nd hand turbos but money is tight (for everyone really at this time). They may also have a 2nd hand set around so what sort of price should I be thinking about? And for time and labour? Thanks folks Sad this is has happened to the poor supra lol My wanted thread if you have any, http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=2418237#post2418237 Edited June 23, 2009 by Getrag (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 cant help I'm afraid but sorry to hear this hope you get it sorted as cheaply as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm pretty sure j80leo has got two standard turbos from when he did his big single conversion. Might be worth a quick pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Give us an "S" Give us an "I" Give us an "N" Give us an "G" Give us an "L" Give us an "E" Only joking mate! I remember when mine let go Was totally gutted. Hope you get it sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks guys, pretty gutted tbh. Thanks Dan and Rob, I'm sure it will be fixed soon. Cheers Porky, I will give him a pm. God, I'd love to go single but I know I'd be kidding myself right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Kevin Ross does the swap for around £300. He is based in Motherwell. I need to get a day off work in the next couple of weeks to have mines swapped over. My 2nd turbo is fecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I did have some but with Hyper SR going bump they are still there at the garage:( sorry i can not help you with this one fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I think adnanshah had a couple of sets for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Kevin Ross does the swap for around £300. He is based in Motherwell. I need to get a day off work in the next couple of weeks to have mines swapped over. My 2nd turbo is fecked. I took it to the other well known garage in Motherwell. What does the swap involve? Does that include parts, labour etc or have to provide your own 2nd hand turbos? Any phone number for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 No worries J80leo, thanks anyway. Thanks pistonbroke, I will give him a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I took it to the other well known garage in Motherwell. What does the swap involve? Does that include parts, labour etc or have to provide your own 2nd hand turbos? Any phone number for him? That is stripping it down and changing the turbos over. Even taking the engine out if need be. You will have to source your own turbo's though. I got a set of 30k miles for £350 not so long ago. His number is 07946756393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks Jamesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I dont know anything about turbos but are there no companies that refurbish them,can we fix nothing in this country anymore,or is it not cost effective ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks Jamesy. Depending how urgent you need yours rectified, I should have a 1st turbo going spare once mine are swapped over. It's just getting the time off work to get the car down to him that's a killer. I had it booked in back in May, but he never opened up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWatch66 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I dont know anything about turbos but are there no companies that refurbish them,can we fix nothing in this country anymore,or is it not cost effective ? I had my turbos rebuilt/ reconditioned recently by CR Turbos ( http://www.crturbos.co.uk ), I cant shout their praises enough, they came back looking like new, with new Steel turbines and wheels etc, circa £800 for the pair inc Tax. or to get them rebuilt to stock is around £500. Dont forget you need your turbo gasket kit which is £150 from mr T, and your oil and coolant and then your labour for fitting them.. it cost me £1300 in total for it all. The only reservation I have about second hand turbos is that you could be in the same boat 50 miles down the road hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 James, does he have an address or website? Thanks BW, thats good advice, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm sure it's 640 Merry St ML1 4BP. It's near Carfin, it's a doddle to find mate, You are from the South Side aren't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks, yeah I'm southside but work in lanarkshire so thats easy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Sorry to hear about this, have you not considered taking it apart yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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