So, I finally decided to upgrade the turbo on my Tjet and after some time searching I found a VL36 in what I thought to be good shape.
However...... It arrived and turned out to be badly cracked on the exhaust side. Core is ok but I had planned on having it rebuilt anyway so no loss there.
Managed to source a replacement from Italy for about 50% of the price I paid so arranged to keep it for 50% refund and have decided to rebuild it myself.
As I go along I'll post some pics and info for anyone else who may wish to undertake the same.
First pic shows crack between turbine wheel and wastegate, second is complete unit as it arrived.
Will add some more pics in next few days of stripping it.
Cheers
Ben
However...... It arrived and turned out to be badly cracked on the exhaust side. Core is ok but I had planned on having it rebuilt anyway so no loss there.
Managed to source a replacement from Italy for about 50% of the price I paid so arranged to keep it for 50% refund and have decided to rebuild it myself.
As I go along I'll post some pics and info for anyone else who may wish to undertake the same.
First pic shows crack between turbine wheel and wastegate, second is complete unit as it arrived.
Will add some more pics in next few days of stripping it.
Cheers
Ben