cairnsGU Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Well yesterday I was wiring up a dual battery system in my brother's gq, needed some extra stuff so down to auto shop we go.....on way back I could hear a rattling noise. *** wait for it *** Crunch bang and grind......For.F%$k sake what now..... turns out my turbo decided it didn't like me, if its not enough that.I spent $8,000 2500 kms ago on an engine rebuild.... limped it home and Pulled intake off checked impeller and there was massive amounts of play. Good news is a have a spare one in garage that was off a low Kay zd30 that blew up and I brought. All changed and running better than it ever has, hope this turbo lasts. It was surprisingly easy to do and the hardest part was the heat shield.. was going to take photos but thought I better get the job done. I think I was lucky s I couldn't find any metal in intake. dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Rig Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Lucky you had that spare turbo hate to know what a new one would be worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottheshits Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Good work mate, hope all goes well from here on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSTI Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 The intercooler is a turbo bits filter..........thankfully. I think I've seen new turbos on fleabay for around $700, but don't know if they are knockoffs or OEMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsGU Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I can get genuine Garrett for $1100 here at cairns diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 8 grand for a rebuild.. u got off cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsGU Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 From what I could gather, the Guys at cape York automotive looked after me. They did a great job aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutta Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 How many kays on the turbo when it shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnsGU Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 204,000 kms where on the speed. I'm not sure if it was changed previously before I owned yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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