So I Need A New 3lt Turbo

[Remmy]

After finding an oil leak from the inlet side pipe to the IC on the turbo I went to see the car doctor who told me a new turbo is needed and fitted will set me back about 2k... nice!

So... I'm told that the Garret turbo is not a serviceable item but after a search seen others say they have purchased this from ebay.. think its worth it? Dont know it I can trust one of the evilbay $500 turbos as I only want to fit it once, unless anyone has one and recommends them. Or I can start looking for a Garret and thus far found its going to run at 1400 for a new one but I'm sure the network here we should be able to get a better price...

Any suggestions on where to get a new one or what others have done in the past would be great as I need it for a trip to the snow this school holidays and get out hunting...

Thanks

Remmy

[nissannewby]

Try ATP turbo mate. If you have the numbers and type of turbo thus may be the way to go. Other than that try the wreckers.

[threedogs]

Bummer mate, $500 to $1400 is a big difference in pricing, If it was me I'd be
going for the brand name been around for years and a great product. Nothing in
the archives on this, would think it would of been discussed before,

[Remmy]

I agree threedogs, its better to buy once cry once as they say. Well I have been ringing around and Berrima Diesel tell me nothing ever goes wrong with ZD turbos but it will only cost me 2 to 3 hundred for them to look at it. Think I better get other opinions from other mechanic to see what they think.

Remmy

[BigRAWesty]

Stock turbos do let go. Plenty of blokes have had to upgrade.

But garret un-serviceable? I'd be ringing a garret sales rep and asking because I'm pretty sure they do kits to rebuild. Aslong as the impeller hasn't let go.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[nissannewby]

Maybe get a compression test done. It may not have been run in correctly.
What did the mechanic say was wrong with it?

[Remmy]

Thanks Kallen

Just been talking to these guys and they have Garret replacement turbos for 1000$ and 20$ for gaskets.. Pays to shop areound.

[threedogs]

Take your time putting it all together, then when its going we can talk about NADDING your Patrol.

[Remmy]

So I have Dawes, Needle, EGR blocked, Catch Can, Pyro Boost and Oil gauges, turbo timer.... am I missing anything..... you mean theres more to do? lol

Take your time putting it all together, then when its going we can talk about NADDING your Patrol.

[nissannewby]

What was actually wrong with the turbo mate?