OK, but what about the difficulty in balancing the rebuilt turbo? several people have told me that needs to be handled by a professional.

if rebuilding one really is so easy, then perhaps someone on this forum would want to do it for me....? i'm stressing out about the beginning of the semester and my workbench is already covered in parts.

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Just grab one at the PNP and install it...quit stressing. Check the end play and inspect the turbine vanes for any sign of damage. You'll be just fine.

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Exactly. If the end play is almost non-existent and the turbine and impellers are in good shape, slap that sucker on and drive. Easy and quick solution. Most turbos I see are in good condition.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Balancing depends if the turbo's wheels were balanced independently or as a set. I go over that in my turbo rebuild video. I marked both wheels before dis-assembly so that I could put them back in the same position they were initially. Torquing the wheels is important as well. In the process of torquing them, the balance marks move and you have to compensate for that.

If you buy the rebuild kit, ship me the turbo + kit and pay a small fee for my time, I would take on the job. I'm actually interested in making videos of the rebuild process for T3 and KKK units. I have a spare T3 but lack the kit and motivation to mess with it when I have so many other projects to do. Paying customers come first, though. Ask any of my injector rebuild customers.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

The Garretts should be component balanced, so rebuilding your self should not be a problem. But if you want a professional to rebuild it, I recommend Performance Techniques in San Bernardino.

Performance Techniques - Turbo, Turbos, and Turbochargers - For all your turbo needs!


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