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Old 05-08-2010, 06:47 PM
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the standard t3 turbo on my rst has quite a bit of play up and down, i have been told very slight play is normal but this is excessive and its lettin oil through, im looking for a new or re-con one where is the best and cheapest place to get one?
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A few good places such as CR turbos, I use the turbocentre myself 01924 404112, ask for andy or craig.
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Depending on how handy you or a friend is with the spanners and how bad the turbo is (ie if it just needs seals and bearings, as it sounds like) you could re-build it yourself with a kit from eBay for around 50 quid. Done it myself with good results, videos on youtube with step by step guides.
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alright then thanks alot both of you... ive seen the kits but havent looked into it too much. my current one is a re-con anyway so could probably benefit from a new.
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