Any advice would help i'm looking at buying this but have noticed the exhaust end and compressor look to have oil on them. Is this a concern? Should i walk away?

 

If you have doubts mate just walk away,the turbo just looks like a used turbo to me but no one would really be able to tell you just by looking at a picture!If the turbo was in my hands I could test for play on the compressor wheel waste gate seating/slackness and yes if oil was passing the bearings.My advice get one from a reputable seller were you know you will be getting something that will work trouble free in the first place.SJ.

 

Thanks, i was planning on picking it up to check it out but I'm not sure if its worth the journey. I've asked if it comes with any kind of guarantee, I'm waiting to hear back. Ideally i want a new one but the cheapest I've seen is from a company who haven't bothered replying to my message and I've since read posts on this forum to stay away from them

 

"hey again

it was from a running car
we sold the engine for £4000 so we had it running and everything was fine
turbo is perfect

warranty is 3 months

regards"

 

I've now searched this company on here too, more bad stories. I think I'm going to walk away.

 

try craig bellworthy on facebook he rebuilds and uprates turbos and sells ones with upgraded billet wheels etc.

 

Had my vf28 turbo rebuilt by craig bellworthy in derby and am very satisfied.

 

yeah ive heard good stories regarding craig,s turbos and was going to purchase one myself before going another route.