Chupp

Before I put my car away for the winter, it looks like my stock turbo is leaking. First thing that came to my mind was a rebuild or possibly an upgrade. Browsing on CL today and I came accross this

http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/2876507454.html

Any opinions on swaping out an old, leaking turbo for a used, in good condition turbo? The price seemed reasonable.

I also came accross this car for sale if anyone lives in the Ohio area and is interested.

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2870880870.html

carlege

Absolutely not. Send yours to a good shop. its not a job that you want to do or pay someone to do 2 times

Willard Bridgham 3

Ask yourself why somebody is selling a used turbo...........

Chupp

Gotcha, thanks for the input.

JohnKoaWood

Because they took their car apart a year and a half ago, made changes to their setup predicating the use of a different style of turbo?

I.E. they are re-assembling using a GT style turbo, so now have no use for a 26-6 rebuilt 5000 miles before they pulled their motor out of their car...

carlege

Exceptions to the rule

lart951

Maybe because they part 951's for living?? upgrading to a bigger turbo, car was crashed but engine still good? swapping a ls engine?? I can think of more if you want.

Used turbos are ok

aben8057

BTW..the second link is not a turbo but an NA model

Paulyy

that turbo looks like ****. inside the boot looks all crusty. oil where oil shouldn't be.

lart951

Agree, used turbo's should look like this

Chupp

John, are you the one selling this turbo or just in a similar situation?

Another thought, what's another $150 dollars in turbo rebuild? My car still runs fine and turbo pulls hard. Oil leaking however is something that will need attention. I could buy this used turbo, rebuild it (while still being able to drive the car), then swap out once the spare is rebuit.

I don't know, just some thoughts that were bouncing around in my head.

JohnKoaWood

Not selling the one you linked to, but have one aproaching the one lart posted pictures of resting quitely next to my car right now...

And FWIW, my motor has been out for more than a year and a half...

SirLapsalot

I believe that turbo is being sold by a member here. He is also on pelican, sold some wheels to him. Met him in person he's a good guy, he is converting his NA to turbo and is maybe going in the DBB direction which must why he is selling.