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Old 11-12-2009 | 07:11 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

need a new t3 turbo for my s2.and havent got alot to spend.
whats your thoughts on this anyone?
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Old 11-12-2009 | 07:29 AM
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Everyone that hasn't got alot of money to spend ends up looking at those turbo's. I've never known an 'Ebay special' to last more than a few months. They are just too cheap to be of any kind of quality.
Old 11-12-2009 | 07:34 AM
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leave well alone you'll regret it
Old 11-12-2009 | 07:40 AM
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yeah i know alot of people on a budget look at these.the only money i have to spend will be a bonus at xmas which wont be alot.just wondered if anyone had any experience of them.
or i need a 2nd hand one that im not gonna be ripped off with and not conned.lol
Old 11-12-2009 | 08:07 AM
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as above, i've heard of them lasting as little as 2 or 3 weeks, cant you get your one rebuilt or buy a decent original second hand one?????
Old 11-12-2009 | 08:09 AM
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the one of got has hardly any play at all but oil seals must be gone on it.and ive got another one with a bit of play in it so mite get a price chopping them in. most places do exchange not rebuild them.
Old 11-12-2009 | 08:12 AM
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Get it rebuilt mate.......

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Old 11-12-2009 | 08:28 AM
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As above m8, there are plenty of places who will rebuild it to whatever spec you want prices vary so shop around
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