Used Van Turbo question
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Laughing Gas
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From: Gig Em, Tx
Used Van Turbo question
Just got a used 2001 van turbo that supposedly only has 20,000 miles on it. Seems tight with no end play. Is there any way to tell, if I tear it apart, whether it may need a rebuild or not? I hate to spring for a rebuild kit if not needed.
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Laughing Gas
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I couldn't stand not knowing what the insides looked like so I dove in. Glad I did. Found some serious corrosion on compressor housing and wheel. Cleaned it up with steel wool and ordered a rebuild kit. I will send the guts in to get balanced and will include my old comp wheel in case the van wheel is too far gone.
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I couldn't stand not knowing what the insides looked like so I dove in. Glad I did. Found some serious corrosion on compressor housing and wheel. Cleaned it up with steel wool and ordered a rebuild kit. I will send the guts in to get balanced and will include my old comp wheel in case the van wheel is too far gone.
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Laughing Gas
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Ron on Ebay sells kits and offers free balancing with the kit. His nomber is at the end of the following link :
LATE 99 00 01 02 03 FORD 7.3 TURBO POWERSTROKE TURBOCHARGER REBUILD KIT USA MADE | eBay
LATE 99 00 01 02 03 FORD 7.3 TURBO POWERSTROKE TURBOCHARGER REBUILD KIT USA MADE | eBay
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Thanks Steve Have you ever talk to Ron's because I have called 2x's and the no one ever called back. Not good business in my book. I thinking of using Midwest Turbo in WI. they answer their phone and have been very helpful. And they sell a performance thrust bearing set up. And I do believe it would work in the van turbo too. Stock uses a 270 degree thrust bearing and the performance one is 360 degree bearing and has a better oiling set up. Midwest Turbo Connection Frequently Asked Questions
I myself decided on staying with my stock e99 turbo. But I am kicking around the idea of going with the 1.0 turbine housing. The reason is I want to keep my ebv so I can use it as a exhaust brake.
So where did you find your van turbo ?
I myself decided on staying with my stock e99 turbo. But I am kicking around the idea of going with the 1.0 turbine housing. The reason is I want to keep my ebv so I can use it as a exhaust brake.
So where did you find your van turbo ?
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