How Much For A M35 With Dead Turbo?

[valf]

Hi everyone,

I've been looking at stagea's for a while and even though I'm on a budget, I'm decided to finally get one.

I found a cheap one (4k) with a dead turbo according to the owner.

With all the specialists around here, I'd like to know if it is worth it, and how easy it would be to fix it.

Owner says "Turbo has failed. Not leaking oil or blowing smoke, so the car still drives ok, but no boost so it is slow."

Appreciate the feedback!

[66yostagea]

Do a compression test before you buy

[Brick]

Budget $2500 for a new turbo and install. So $6500 if it is a clean car is a very good price

[scotty nm35]

Where are you Valf?

[valf]

> compression test

Is that something I can do by myself? Not really a mechanic !

> $2500 for a turbo replacement

Is there some places in Sydney I can get this done ?

> Where are you Valf?

I'm in Sydney

[scotty nm35]

Speak to Craig (Jetwreck) about the turbo swap, or get him to have a look at the car for you.

Turbo replacement is very common, and expensive if you get quotes from the wrong mechanic. My guess is they got a 5k quote and now just want rid of it.

[valf]

Alright, I will try to send him a private message.

I'm starting to like the community here, thanks everyone!

[Jetwreck]

Hi Val,

If your just after an everyday run around you can get the turbo rebuilt (close to standard) and installed for about $1,950. It's usually a 1 day turnaround from the day you drop it off to me.

P.S. If you want some more performance its about $400 more for the highflow.

any questions feel free to buzz me on 0406754304.

cheers

Craig

[valf]

Thanks for the quick reply Craig

The stock would have more than enough power as it would be just a daily.

Do you know how long the entire thing (send turbo, get it back) usually takes?

Also, the guy says the car is drivable and has low power (which you would expect) so I wouldn't need to put it on a truck.

Is that risky to drive around like that?

Cheers

[valf]

By the way, if you hear about a nice m35 for sale not too expensive and around Sydney, let me know

[Jetwreck]

Depends on the damage to the turbo for driving around....if its just the rear impeller gone its OK....but the lack of power is dangerous.

As far as the turn around time. I have a spare turbo so I usually get that rebuilt when you say your right to go.....it takes a couple of days to turn around. Getting it all installed is usually a drop off on Friday arvo and you can pick it up Saturday arvo.

anyway...if you want to go ahead give me a buzz and we can put the wheels in motion.

cheers

craig

[valf]

Ok, got all the info I need, will let you know if I get it or not !

[valf]

Quick update, ended up buying this ARX and will get the turbo changed with Jetwreck. Thanks everyone for input, definitely got me to make the move

[Daleo]

Good to hear; he reckons it's mint.

Sounds like you've bought well.

[valf]

Pretty happy with the stagea, drives nicely (I've got nothing to compare it to as it's my first though).

Hasn't been the easiest job apparently, but I will let Jetwreck comment on that

One thing that I noticed is that the car stutters a little when reversing / doing a slow turn. Is that common on these cars?

I will also replace the stereo with a Nexus 7 tablet, I can take pictures of the process and post it somewhere in here in case someone is interested.

(if anyone has a double din facia around Sydney or a good link for one, I'm interested. Also, maybe some dremel job on the original one might do, maybe someone done that already?)

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction to get the car taken care of, couldn't have been any better

Edited September 14, 2015 by valf

[datmoo]

I have a black facia and top pocket for sale but you will also need double din ac controls if you have the bose stereo.

http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/456651-wtb-stagea-m35-centre-dash/

ac control: http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w124726174

I cut and dremeled my facia and just used the ac circuit board (I have the fawn/grey colour)

A few pics to give you an idea of what I did.

[valf]

Found what I was looking for, and I don't have the bose option so it's all good. Sorry about yours !

[BoostdR]

I have an android quad core deck with 1024*600 resolution. Brand is Joying, they are on eBay. Runs Android Kitkat 4.4. Works very well. Only negative is I don't like the Am/FM radio sound but I just run internet radio anyway.

I have factory Bose so had to run a PAC ROEM-NIS2 adaptor to get rid of the hiss. Sound is exceptional.