Things to look for when buying a turbo.

[thatwillis]

Hiya guys

After having my turbo looked at it seems there play of about 3mm. Bit worrying really. I'm looking for a new turbo going for a ko3s as i don't have the cash to do all the mods for a ko4. What things am i looking for to make sure the turbo i get is good? Spindle play, anything else?

Cheers
James

[tech1889]

if your getting a new one you might as well get the boost turned up and kill the old one.. yer main things are spindle play and oil seals

[thatwillis]

Wish i could but its screams over 10 psi and with the chance metal bits shooting into my block doesn't really bare thinking about! 

[dubsport]

make sure there are no cracks in the housing, there will be some play in the KO3s when there is no oil pressure  

[thatwillis]

Ahh cool i won't panic if there is bit then. Does anyone know anything about rebuild kits to do yourself? Hard to do? Wheres the best place to buy one from?

[tech1889]

a few people have asked before but from what ive gathered its not very easy but i could be qwrong

[houston]

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/265756.aspx

youll need a forge dv and a new tip, the old diverter valve will last about 5 seconds when your running double the usual pressure