rider Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I purchased a spare set of turbos off a very low mileage (aren't they always?) recent import that was converted to a single for a customer. They came with one turbo having a major amount of shaft play so I'm going to have both refurbished before laying down as ready to fit. Does anyone know of a turbo refurb outfit in Shropshire or the West Midlands they can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam27 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Midland turbo do a fantastic service, they rebuilt my single. They are in Nottingham i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I purchased a spare set of turbos off a very low mileage (aren't they always?) recent import that was converted to a single for a customer. They came with one turbo having a major amount of shaft play so I'm going to have both refurbished before laying down as ready to fit. Does anyone know of a turbo refurb outfit in Shropshire or the West Midlands they can recommend? Waste of time refurbing jspec turbos. The shafts are designed to take ceramic blades, not steel blades that they will be refurbed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 There are rebuild kits that include new steel turbines and shafts. The shaft play does not appear to have damaged the turbines so it could just be new bearings, seals and rebalance to get them together as a ready to fit pair. Midland turbo do a fantastic service, they rebuilt my single. They are in Nottingham i think Thanks for the recommendation, I'd prefer someone closer though to go visit and have a chat about the refurb options and economics seeing you can still buy these turbos new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Waste of time refurbing jspec turbos. The shafts are designed to take ceramic blades, not steel blades that they will be refurbed with. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Dougsport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Dougsport? Thanks - sent them an email. I'll be interested in what they have to say on whether ceramic turbos are salvageable or throw away items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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