Clinton Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hi, I went to look at a twin turbo today that smoked when started up (which indicates valve stem seals) and smoked on boost (which indicates turbo seals) if my research serves me right. I just want to know whether or not you lot would buy a car (at a fair price, not expensive but not cheap,) with these problems already visible? Research tells me valve stem seals can cost anything up to 1000 pounds or do it yourself; but not one post says how much turbo seals cost to replace?? Is this a turbo recondition job?? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Valve seals is no big deal and would not stop be buying a Supra, you are right with your £1000 for a proper head off replacment, Turbo seals would be a bigger worry to me, BUT it depends how cheap the car is, replacement 2nd hand stock tubbies and a days labour would sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 The car would have to be at least 3k under normal price, to do a proper job with new genuine turbos and new stem seals. This would make an early auto TT with those issues worth about a grand max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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