EddScott

While I'm planning to change my TD04 to something else it occurs to me that if I buy a turbo say from fleebay and it turns out to be not as "Mint" as described whats the average cost of having it reconditioned?

Say for a VF28?

Also is a VF28 roller bearing?

Thanks

john banks

If the bearing is damaged on a VF2x they are uneconomical to repair.

EddScott

ah,

So perhaps I should have started the thread "Is buying 2nd hand turbos a lottery"?

I guess when making a non-face to face purchase I have to rely on the individual to be honest? When you say damaged bearing is this shown up by play in the shaft?

Thanks

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Buy from someone you trust. That way if it isnt right they can send you another one or refund the money. Dont you agree John ?

If you want a TD05 with a working guarentee then I have one for sale in the 'for sale- general' section.

EddScott

Thanks for that mate. Really after something like a VF28 as I'm only looking for a modest increase in power.

Jim_B

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Seems you've been thinking along the same lines as me - I am also considering upgrading my turbo to get around the 300 mark - again with as little difference in spool speed over the TD04....

EddScott

Jim B - have a look here http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=376379

The first couple of pages are really helpful for those looking for modest power increases with low lag. From what I gather the route to go is a VF28, STi I/C and I think an uprated fuel pump and reg plus a remap. This apparently gives better performance without putting loads of strain on stock clutch/'box. In the thread a VF35 is recommended but these seem hard to find and quite expensive however as most seem to be new the chances of buying a duff one are reduced.

john banks

Agreed Bob, with the price of TD05s these days a guarantee is not just a luxury I gave Andy the replacement the other day to 20Gise for me

Aztec Performance Ltd

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So you took a perfectly good td05 and butchered it with 20g