Turbo Resurrection

[eyedee]

Allow me to display my ignorrance in the subject of turbo\'s by asking; Is it possible to rebuild a turbo?  Specifically, a pair of FD 92 Twin Turbo\'s from my Type-R?  They are not completely dead, but after 60K I\'m sure they\'ve seen better days and was thinking wouldnt it be economical and interesting if I could somehow rebuild them!  Any expert opinions/ideas/answers?  
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[Squealy]

Yep! Can be done.  Most tuners should be able to sort you out.  I had thought of this when I first got my fd.  Was quoted circa £450 each turbo + removal and refitting.  Changed my mind for the mo!!!;)

[20B_boy]

Like the man says, a ball ache to remove (£££\'s) and expensive to rebuild (£££\'s). Hence its common to just replace a set that have shit themselves with a decent second hand set.

[eyedee]

Thanks guys.
I know its probably a pain in the ass job to do, but I would be interested in rebuilding them myself - if I could get my hands on the relevant parts and some guidelines on the subject.  Does anyone know where rebuild kits or parts can be had?

[Brett]

Turbo rebuilds are a bit of a bitch, you\'d be better off removing them yourself and them sending them to Turbo Technics, I cant remember the cost but they are second to none at what they do.

[antnicuk]

they need to be balanced to do it properly which a turbo place could do.

[travellinbob]

when a company of worthy reput rebuild your turbos they balance them for you also up to some incredible rpm\'s.
 i would recomend turbo technics any day of the week. Not too sure on their prices but they KNOW what they are doing.

[eyedee]

Hmm, maybe refurbing them myself isnt the best option afterall.  It looks a nightmare job to do without the tools or the experience (and I\'m lacking in both departments! )  Maybe I should just run em until they die!  cheers for your advice all.  :cool