MKTurbo Sale Thread
#1761
So I'm flipping my oil return line because my car has been smoking and burning oil. Was figuring that maybe the line was too bent and not flowing enough oil making the turbo burn it instead.
Well anyway, I could have sworn there was a nut here at the threads that was shaved off when they balanced it. I may be wrong. Can any of you confirm? There is just a bunch of threads at the top.
Well anyway, I could have sworn there was a nut here at the threads that was shaved off when they balanced it. I may be wrong. Can any of you confirm? There is just a bunch of threads at the top.
#1763
Thanks everyone. I've been getting smoke out the exhaust and smoking from the turbo (a bolt came loose on the hot side) so I'm hoping this fixes that. I just hope I don't have a leaky head gasket or bad rings.
Compression readings came out to
140/140/140/150 dry
175/172/172/202 wet
What do you guys think? Do I have a rebuild in my future?
#1764
Thanks everyone. I've been getting smoke out the exhaust and smoking from the turbo (a bolt came loose on the hot side) so I'm hoping this fixes that. I just hope I don't have a leaky head gasket or bad rings.
Compression readings came out to
140/140/140/150 dry
175/172/172/202 wet
What do you guys think? Do I have a rebuild in my future?
Compression readings came out to
140/140/140/150 dry
175/172/172/202 wet
What do you guys think? Do I have a rebuild in my future?
Ouch looks like bad rings, my dry compression have always been 170 ish. the important part of all your numbers is even though they're 140s and 150 they're within 10% of each other so that's good.
#1765
As long as the engine lasts me 5 years I'll be okay, I can plan a rebuild with forged internals by then.
Only 87k on the car too :/
#1767
Turbo Rebuild kit or new turbo
Does anyone know of a good rebuild kit for the turbo's that Lars has been sending with the external wastegate for NB2s? I installed everything and have been running it for about 100-200 miles and found that the turbo was leaking oil on the exhaust side. I had to make my own oil drain line as the original one was not clearing the AC bracket very well. I had a pro from HPDE check my oil drain line and it is not blocking; we think that the seals on the turbo may not be good.
Alternatively, any tips on a new turbo?
Car runs good otherwise and has good power. The exhaust clears the NB2 braces but there is heavy vibration from the exhaust between 4-5K rpm. I'm going to sort that out with some extra bracing and better insulators.
PS: I've been trying to reach Lars for a couple of months but I think he got too busy. Lars, if you happen to read this, please let me know what you recommend.
Thanks,
Nik
Alternatively, any tips on a new turbo?
Car runs good otherwise and has good power. The exhaust clears the NB2 braces but there is heavy vibration from the exhaust between 4-5K rpm. I'm going to sort that out with some extra bracing and better insulators.
PS: I've been trying to reach Lars for a couple of months but I think he got too busy. Lars, if you happen to read this, please let me know what you recommend.
Thanks,
Nik
#1770
I bet this is what you're looking for:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/468100-0000...NaxJkx&vxp=mtr
I bet the CHRA on all these T3 eBay turbos is the same. And that kit is more likely to fit vs. a genuine Garrett kit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/468100-0000...NaxJkx&vxp=mtr
I bet the CHRA on all these T3 eBay turbos is the same. And that kit is more likely to fit vs. a genuine Garrett kit.
#1771
I bet this is what you're looking for:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/468100-0000...NaxJkx&vxp=mtr
I bet the CHRA on all these T3 eBay turbos is the same. And that kit is more likely to fit vs. a genuine Garrett kit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/468100-0000...NaxJkx&vxp=mtr
I bet the CHRA on all these T3 eBay turbos is the same. And that kit is more likely to fit vs. a genuine Garrett kit.
Now that you have pointed me in the right direction, I'll try to find US stock so I can get it sooner. Still have not given up on Lars but I need to get everything sorted before a track event coming up in early May. Once I get everything to where I can trust the setup, I am planning on writing up my experience here to benefit others (it won't help any experienced guys but beginners may benefit).
Nik
#1777
He's easily reachable.
Paging: @shuiend
Paging: @shuiend
Lars this is Dylan St. John - we talked about the air filter before you got married in February but it may have fallen off your radar. Can you shoot me a message or text/call? I’m at 404-993-1861.
Thanks!
Dylan
#1778
Along those lines, think it may work for me? I’ve been trying to get in touch with Lars for a couple months as well to no avail.
Lars this is Dylan St. John - we talked about the air filter before you got married in February but it may have fallen off your radar. Can you shoot me a message or text/call? I’m at 404-993-1861.
Thanks!
Dylan