Info On Ca18Det Turbo Wanted

[Daved]

I've bought a 180SX & the turbo is fried (oil line blocked, lack of service, etc?) so in replacing the Turbo I'm worried about spending the $$ on a replacement Turbo unit if the rest of the engine (161Klm's) is on the way out. I've got the old Turbo off (2.2hours its cactus, like my fingers) and would like to know if Attessa Bluebird CA18DET Turbo or indeed a Pulsar CA18DET would bolt straight on - or another mebee?

Would be a shame to do all the work and then have to go and buy an engine & turbo all over again.

Engine ran coming home but rattled like something else (turbo shaft 8-10mm sideplay-wow!!) but was smooth with no boost and tons of whitish/blueish smoke.

http://www.ca18det.net states;

CA18DET was used in the following vehicles:

• 1987-1988 Silvia S12RS-X

• 1989-1990 Nissan Silvia/180SX S13 (International market) . . . this is mine

• 1987-1989 Nissan Bluebird RNU12 SSS ATTESA Limited (Japanese Market) - I've been offered for AUD $150-

• 1989-1993 Nissan 200SX S13-U Europe.

• 1985-1990 Nissan Auster "1.8Xtt" and "Euroform Twincam Turbo"

If you've got some knowledge or a CA18DET Turbo I'd be most happy if you SMS me and I'll ring you back Dave Mob 0400 343301

thanks guys & gals