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Old 08-16-2017, 11:26 AM
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38r rebuild any one try?
Has anyone tried taking apart a 38r and tryed sourcing parts to rebuild locally?
 
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Old 08-16-2017, 11:29 AM
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From what I understand it is not possible to do yourself, at least not easily. This is one of the reasons that the KC38R was developed.
 
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Old 08-16-2017, 11:39 AM
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OK, I'm confident I can do it if I can find the bearings and seals. I just don't Wana get it tore down and not be able to find parts.
 
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Old 08-16-2017, 11:46 AM
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So I haven't heard of that turbo, just looked it up I think my next one will be the KC 38r 366.
 
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In my area there are a few places I can go for bearings and seals. If the area you are in is industrial at all you should be able to find a few. They're more prevalent than you realize. I know this because I delivered to them for a long time. They don't cater to the public so their signage is minimal if it exists at all. I'll bet ya Tugly can name a place or two for you.
 
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Old 08-16-2017, 12:22 PM
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There's quite a few places around here Eugene Oregon that deal with bearings and seals only
 
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Don't know about the seals but there used to be a company in the SF bay area called King Bearing. Don't know if they still exist but I would think so. They could cross reference just about anything made.
 
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Old 08-16-2017, 01:26 PM
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If you bring the stuff in intact they can mic it and hook you up. Metric sizes might be an issue for them though.
 
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I think I remember seeing pictures of the bearing. Yes 1 bearing it is somewhat special .


 
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^ Isn't this just an upgrade to the regular 38?
 
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Thanks to everyone that has replied, I'll throw my stock turbo on and see what I can **** up. I believe my seals are leaking, so if the bearing is good it shouldnt be to big of a task.
 
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