03 XR6T Turbo Replacement Cost?

[k31th]

This one appears to be the cheapest (located reasonably close to take into account postage time) with the right part number -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291740951052

none of the others  you can be sure of trusting as they don't specify the right part number - "706451-0005" - on this page -> http://www.turbomaster.info/eng/applications/ball_bearings_turbosGT.php or "706451-5" - on this PDF -> https://turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/sites/default/files/catalog/Garrett_Catalog_V5.pdf

[MattyP]

Where are you located mate

[common47]

He k31th.

 

Thanks for the links, mate. Can you quickly analyse something for me. Or anyone else here.

 

I just spoke with the mechanic and I asked if the housing was still fine. His reply was "With the sound it was making it sounds like it is rooted. We won't know til we take it apart if you like. When we heard the sound we were told to just quote on the whole turbo replacement. But we can take it apart and have a look if you like, but fair chance the housing is rooted. If it isn't we can possibly put a new core in it"

So, what are the chances of the housing being stuffed? I have driven the car around 3 times since it started making that sound, when I first heard it it did it for a little and went away. So I knew I had something there to check. Next time it was a bit louder, and I gave the car a kick in the guts as a test of sorts. Last time it was driven was pretty much to the mechanic which is about 600m away from where I live. Surely the housing is a resilient item.

 

How would one be able to tell if the housing was screwed? I almost feel like the mechanic is having a lend of me considering it was simply "just quote the replacement" instead of giving me options til I mentioned the core itself.

 

Also, is anyone able to link on ebay to a decent housing if I am to source one myself.

 

Thanks.

[k31th]

The sound isn't a great indicator. If the guy isn't a turbo specialist then he may just be quoting the quickest and easiest for both you and him. Visual and physical inspection is the best way to analyse whether the housings are stuffed (within a reasonable accuracy just by taking the intake pipe off the turbo and spinning the turbine by your fingers and seeing how much it moves and whether it easily touches the housings).
This is why it is best to take the turbo itself to a turbo specialist who knows what they're talking about.

[common47]

Just now, k31th said:

The sound isn't a great indicator. If the guy isn't a turbo specialist then he may just be quoting the quickest and easiest for both you and him. Visual and physical inspection is the best way to analyse whether the housings are stuffed (within a reasonable accuracy just by taking the intake pipe off the turbo and spinning the turbine by your fingers and seeing how much it moves and whether it easily touches the housings).
This is why it is best to take the turbo itself to a turbo specialist who knows what they're talking about.

Fair point. I am trying to get this done in a short time span, which I know makes this harder. I don't mean to seem like I am expecting the world. So I guess I will just have to wait til tomorrow when he takes it apart and gets back to me. The only other concern I have is them still just turning around and saying the whole thing needs to be replaced when the housing is fine. I don't really trust mechanics around here, so.

[k31th]

If you don't trust them with the turbo diagnosis (I personally wouldn't) ensure that he only quotes you for "remove in-tact turbo from car" and "refit repaired turbo to car" and go with that if you trust his regular mechanical ability (it's reasonably simple to remove and refit a turbo to a XR6T)

Once he takes the turbo off, post it to the "turbo specialist" you've contacted earlier (now is ideal to call around and get quotes on refurbishment of the turbo itself if you send the physical item to them) and they'll post back a repaired turbo as necessary. If the cost is too high for whatever work needs to be done to refurbish the turbo and/or remove/refit labour costs are too high, you can source the N/A parts mentioned earlier to be able to drive the car on your time scenario.

[bamk2f6tornado]

Have you had a look on local Ford Facebook pages and Gumtree for a second hand unit. Can usually pick up a second hand turbo from a wreck for about $500 Inc housings

[gaz097]

There's one going for 550 near me right now. Low Kay complete b series turbo .

[common47]

25 minutes ago, k31th said:

If you don't trust them with the turbo diagnosis (I personally wouldn't) ensure that he only quotes you for "remove in-tact turbo from car" and "refit repaired turbo to car" and go with that if you trust his regular mechanical ability (it's reasonably simple to remove and refit a turbo to a XR6T)

Once he takes the turbo off, post it to the "turbo specialist" you've contacted earlier (now is ideal to call around and get quotes on refurbishment of the turbo itself if you send the physical item to them) and they'll post back a repaired turbo as necessary. If the cost is too high for whatever work needs to be done to refurbish the turbo and/or remove/refit labour costs are too high, you can source the N/A parts mentioned earlier to be able to drive the car on your time scenario.

 

Thanks mate. I just spoke to a mate who is more mechanical minded than I am, and he said to have them take it out, and if they say the housing is stuffed, which he said he thinks would be hard to do, then go up and have a look at it and take the turbo to someone near me. I live on southside of Brisbane. There are a few shops around here that deal in Turbo stuff. So if I can I will get them to rebuild it or something. To take it out and assess it he said $180 as will take him about 2 hours.

5 minutes ago, gaz097 said:

There's one going for 550 near me right now. Low Kay complete b series turbo .

What is classified as near you? and do you feel them a reputable source for it?

 

As said above, I am southside in Brisbane.

I appreciate it though, don't get me wrong. It could be a go-er if I need it. So thanks.

 

10 minutes ago, bamk2f6tornado said:

Have you had a look on local Ford Facebook pages and Gumtree for a second hand unit. Can usually pick up a second hand turbo from a wreck for about $500 Inc housings

Haven't had a look at these, no. Honestly didn't know about them, except for checking Gumtree. Thanks.

[k31th]

Yep, 2nd hand is another (cheaper) option, but you can imagine the potential drawbacks of such a purchase.