Damaged Turbo. Can It Be Fixed?

[Priestley]

I've managed to break the exhaust housing on a stock R33 turbo. Everything else is still in good condition, no shaft play and the fins are not chipped.

Just wondering if its possible to replace the rear housing with a second hand one without much trouble? Or if anyone has a suggestion on how to repair it I'd appreciate hearing it

Pic attached to show whats happened.

Edited November 2, 2009 by Priestley

[R31Nismoid]

Just buy another housing, that's all it is.

you'll probably have to buy a whole turbo though being R33 stocker... but then they are only worth $200-$300

[2LV8ETR]

^^^ +1

They're cheap as chips. Buy a secondhand one from an upgrade.

[Greekos]

i'd say perfect time for an upgrade.......

[Priestley]

No need to upgrade at the moment as I don't have a 33 anymore unfortunately. I was thinking of repairing it and keeping for a spare in the future or selling it.

I guess I could sell it as is, but it can't be worth much with the damage.

Edited November 2, 2009 by Priestley

[daisu]

Find someone selling a damaged RB25 turbo (blown seals, compressor/turbine blades failed, seized bearings)

Pay $50 or whatever for it and strip it for the housing.

[lachlanw]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-251081925.htm

depending on how good the oz $ is

[hypergear]

Waoo, How did you manage to do that. lol. thats some very hard metal. Pulling the rust jammed bearing housing out of the stock turbine housing with a ceramic wheel can be very challenging, Normally the wheel would break through the shock when you are trying to hammer or get them apart.

My suggestion is to actually machine out of the stock T3x turbine flange and weld in a new one without pulling any bits of it apart. Try your local machinery shops. If no one wants to do it we can have it done for $200.