.Turbo Rebuild
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
| Step 4 | Step 5 | Final Step |
I don't really know what to tell you about the rebuild of my turbo, except that I was impressed by C & E's service as they picked my 'tired and well used' turbo up from my house and returned it a small week later, looking like new!
Step 1- The turbo was picked up from the house looking like it did in the picture below
Step 2 - The unit was dismantled ready for 'cleansing'. Notice the blue 'heat burn' on the turbo impeller shaft in the bottom left corner of the picture
Step 3 - Parts are placed in the chemical, heated parts wash bin
Step 4 - After cleaning, the parts are now ready for assembly - using all new Garrett parts (bearings and gaskets).
Due to the fact that I plan to use the car for racing and trackdays, Casper at C&E secured the thrust bearing so that the unit will be more stable at high rpm (very high) and not blow out. This is a trick learned from the racetrack and gives a similar effect as the more commonly known 360 degree thrust bearing, without the exorbitant costs associated with the latter!
Cleaned parts
Assembling the parts
Step 5 - Having assembled the impeller shaft and bearings in the centre housing, the turbo is tested in a special 'balancing' machine (of which I am told there are only a handful in Holland). I presume that this is similar to a tyre balancing machine.
This is what the turbo looks like, strapped into the machine
Final Step - The completed rebuild
