Is the 38r rebuildable how long does one does one last

 

from what i've read, they are not rebuildable.

 

Not user serviceable! Garrett can install a new bearing cartridge but I do not think they are offering this service yet, if you keep clean oil and don't overheat or shut down hot it should last indefinitely!
Jim...& fat Monty

 

No, the 38R is not rebuildable! Found out the hard way.
They do sell a new center cartridge, but it costs pretty much what a new 38R does.

 

Yes they can be rebuilt

 

How so Greg? Have they come out with something new?

I smoked mine. Did a lot of calling around and I could buy a new center catridge, but then also needed new compressor and exhaust wheel, not considering my housing were probably no good either, which all totalled up would have cost more than a brand new 38r.

 

BD Diesel in Canada rebuilds them for about $400

 

I did read somewhere on PSN that Garret do a cartridge exchange for around $500.
You need to contact Garret not a dealer.

 

clay told me it cost more than a new turbo to rebuild it......

 

Probably true if you mean more than it is worth VS a new turbo. Best bet is not to toast one out in the first place.

 

Ssshhhhoooott!! I wish you would have let me know that!! It must have been the high rpms it was going cuz it also took out the serpentine belt and tensioner. But I gave that car a run for their money!

 

What do you mean? You didn't mop the highway with it? Tsk...Tsk...Tsk...!!!
"When all else fails add more boost"-Einstein
Jim...& fat Monty

 

not more than it is worth....more than the cost of a new one........hmmmm........