MRDOSE Member 1,195 Member For: 17y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/06/08 08:28 AM Share Posted 10/06/08 08:28 AM went to start my car today n sounds like the bearings are shot in my turbo.. what are my options? how much would it cost to replace? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 10/06/08 08:32 AM Share Posted 10/06/08 08:32 AM first you need to assess the damage to the compressor cover, if its fine then you only need a new chra, I can get you a price tomorrow if you like Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHO XRT THE PSYCHO XRT Donating Members 1,275 Member For: 19y 5m 28d Gender: Not Telling Location: At the lights! Posted 10/06/08 08:38 AM Share Posted 10/06/08 08:38 AM Sponsors to the rescue. Good work!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDOSE Member 1,195 Member For: 17y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/06/08 08:41 AM Author Share Posted 10/06/08 08:41 AM I have no idea what to look for haha would I be better of replacing the whole thing? it makes a loud as scrapping/squeeling sound Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 10/06/08 08:46 AM Share Posted 10/06/08 08:46 AM You need to remove the turbo for starters, then have a look at shaft play and if the compressor wheel has been cutting into the compressor cover.If it has the compressor cover will have to be checked out professionally, if not the cover is fine and you just need a new chra.In short you can replace the whole thing but you can save money by using the bits that are still in good condition. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDOSE Member 1,195 Member For: 17y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/06/08 08:54 AM Author Share Posted 10/06/08 08:54 AM I wudn have the slightest clue how to remove it or what to look for.. where is your workshop located? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 19y 9d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 10/06/08 08:59 AM Share Posted 10/06/08 08:59 AM cross your fingers it's repairable, new they are around $4K from ford Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDOSE Member 1,195 Member For: 17y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/06/08 09:00 AM Author Share Posted 10/06/08 09:00 AM cudn I get a to4z ceaper than that? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 10/06/08 09:09 AM Share Posted 10/06/08 09:09 AM pm sent mate.forget a to4z, you need to make a lot of changes to fit one up. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDOSE Member 1,195 Member For: 17y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/06/08 11:35 AM Author Share Posted 11/06/08 11:35 AM anybody heard of GCG turbos? 66mm compressor wheel, larger polished compressor cover (0.70a/r) with direct fitment inlet and outlet sizes, upgraded adjustable actuator, ported wastegate and larger diametre wastegate flapper, full repair upon upgrade. does it sound about right for $1850 or am I gettn ripped?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/46535-urgent-my-turbo-has-blown/#findComment-691831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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