Tricky-Ricky Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Who is good? and at a reasonable price? going to be getting some hybrids that need some work, got a couple of prices from Universal Turbos, and Turbo Technics so far, who else would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My GT60 is in for a rebuild at Turbo Dynamics at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I would highly recommend Turbo Technics for stock based turbo rebuilds. I have worked with Universal Turbos in the past and found them to be generally pleasant and knowledgeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My GT60 is in for a rebuild at Turbo Dynamics at the moment. Could this be an end to the smoking then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Could this be an end to the smoking then? I'm hoping so mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm hoping so mate! Yep, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Essex Turbos are good, ask for Paul 01376503350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 I would highly recommend Turbo Technics for stock based turbo rebuilds. I have worked with Universal Turbos in the past and found them to be generally pleasant and knowledgeable. Must admit from talking to both that i found both companies to be polite and helpfull, universal Turbos gave me a much better sense of knowing their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Turbo technics seem knowledgable & friendly, and are who I will go to if/when mine let go or if I go for bigger sequentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-macca Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Dick, I can get you a nice discount on the turbo technics job if you want, drop me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Essex Turbos are good, ask for Paul 01376503350 that's not what the guy next door says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Dick, I can get you a nice discount on the turbo technics job if you want, drop me a PM Decision made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Could this be an end to the smoking then? is that blue smoke cos I'm getting that out of mine at take off and when i PULL UP AT LIGHTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Yep blue smoke is normally turbo seals, while white smoke is normally valve stem seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 What sort of cost do turbo rebuilds / hybrids come in at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Sounds like a good excuse to go Single to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Yep blue smoke is normally turbo seals, while white smoke is normally valve stem seals. Sorry guv but that's plain old wrong Blue smoke is burning oil. White smoke is burning coolant. Valve stem seals = blue smoke when starting the car and when pulling away after sitting idling. The high engine vacuum draws oil past the seals and burns it. Turbo seals = blue smoke when on power and sometimes on overrun. The pressure or vacuum in the exhaust system, depending on how buggered your seals are, causes oil to leak into the exhaust system and burn there. White smoke = head gasket leak, introducing coolant into the cylinders. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Sorry guv but that's plain old wrong Blue smoke is burning oil. White smoke is burning coolant. Valve stem seals = blue smoke when starting the car and when pulling away after sitting idling. The high engine vacuum draws oil past the seals and burns it. Turbo seals = blue smoke when on power and sometimes on overrun. The pressure or vacuum in the exhaust system, depending on how buggered your seals are, causes oil to leak into the exhaust system and burn there. White smoke = head gasket leak, introducing coolant into the cylinders. -Ian That'll teach me from looking through previous threads then, there seems to a lot of contradictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Sorry guv but that's plain old wrong Blue smoke is burning oil. White smoke is burning coolant. Valve stem seals = blue smoke when starting the car and when pulling away after sitting idling. The high engine vacuum draws oil past the seals and burns it. Turbo seals = blue smoke when on power and sometimes on overrun. The pressure or vacuum in the exhaust system, depending on how buggered your seals are, causes oil to leak into the exhaust system and burn there. White smoke = head gasket leak, introducing coolant into the cylinders. -Ian Bookmarked for future reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 ...and small amounts of white smoke on start-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Sorry guv but that's plain old wrong Blue smoke is burning oil. White smoke is burning coolant. Valve stem seals = blue smoke when starting the car and when pulling away after sitting idling. The high engine vacuum draws oil past the seals and burns it. Turbo seals = blue smoke when on power and sometimes on overrun. The pressure or vacuum in the exhaust system, depending on how buggered your seals are, causes oil to leak into the exhaust system and burn there. White smoke = head gasket leak, introducing coolant into the cylinders. -Ian Not sure I agree Ian. When I spoke to Greg @Turbofit re my car and the plumes of white smoke, he was pretty confident that it was an oil seal leak on my turbos, going down the downpipe and being re-burnt on startup in the exhaust. I can't see any traces of blue smoke at all TBH. It hasn't smoked again for a while, only a little condensation on startup and occasionally some white smoke under boost. I've done all the usual checks. Coolant in rad seems fine, no traces of oil etc and Head Gasket fine. It's going into Turbofit next weekend so guess I'll find out then! Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 What sort of cost do turbo rebuilds / hybrids come in at ? I wouldn't mind knowing this myself as I'm looking to get mine done real soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I wouldn't mind knowing this myself as I'm looking to get mine done real soon £1500 all in at Turbo Technics, DSA prices are similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 £1500 all in at Turbo Technics, DSA prices are similar. Is that a fitted price and including new actuators? If so - sounds very reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Is that a fitted price and including new actuators? If so - sounds very reasonable. I believe so, but it's better to check just incase I've got it arse about face. I'll email DSA now and get a conclusive answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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