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Old 08-08-2013, 03:42 PM
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I'd be inclined to just go to a junkyard and grab one. It should cost about $90 unless you luck out and find a half-price weekend to your liking. Turbos are generally pretty bulletproof and you can check out the critical stuff right in the yard before you buy it - stuff like the compressor and exhaust turbine vanes, the shaft play and overall condition of the unit. You can also get a warranty for $27 if you feel you need that for comfort. Pulling one at the yard would give you practice in pulling it and give you first hand experience of what to expect.
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