Turbo rebuld
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Turbo rebuild
I am in process of replacing short block on OM642 engine and found that at 180k miles the original turbo has some play. I am not eager to spend more money, as the planned budget goes into red in alarming speed, but than turbo is hard to access and doing that job down the road will bring additional problems.
Anybody can recommend rebuild shop or even better - source of rebuild kit?
I know shipping is cheap, so sending it to any place on Earth is possible.
Anybody can recommend rebuild shop or even better - source of rebuild kit?
I know shipping is cheap, so sending it to any place on Earth is possible.
Last edited by kajtek1; Mar 4, 2018 at 08:27 PM.
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Turbo rebuild
I am in process of replacing short block on OM642 engine and found that at 180k miles the original turbo has some play. I am not eager to spend more money, as the planned budget goes into red in alarming speed, but than turbo is hard to access and doing that job down the road will bring additional problems.
Anybody can recommend rebuild shop or even better - source of rebuild kit?
I know shipping is cheap, so sending it to any place on Earth is possible.
Anybody can recommend rebuild shop or even better - source of rebuild kit?
I know shipping is cheap, so sending it to any place on Earth is possible.
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Starting this topic, I had no idea what I am stepping into 
To start EPC shows about 8 turbo numbers for my VIN. None of them matches the number I have.
Than even I read MB part number and Garret model number, I found a site showing like 40 parts number that should fit.
I can get rebuild turbo in US for about $1000, or in Poland for about $200 + shipping.
I found rebuild kits on ebay and on amazon. None of the sellers would confirm fitment to my VIN.
So at this point I order big kit on amazon, hoping it will fit. Kit is $50 and with amazon I can return it with no hassle.
I own the car for last 20,000 miles, so changed oil twice with Mobil1.
The car was dealer-only serviced in the past, but I have no solid records.
To start EPC shows about 8 turbo numbers for my VIN. None of them matches the number I have.
Than even I read MB part number and Garret model number, I found a site showing like 40 parts number that should fit.
I can get rebuild turbo in US for about $1000, or in Poland for about $200 + shipping.
I found rebuild kits on ebay and on amazon. None of the sellers would confirm fitment to my VIN.
So at this point I order big kit on amazon, hoping it will fit. Kit is $50 and with amazon I can return it with no hassle.
I own the car for last 20,000 miles, so changed oil twice with Mobil1.
The car was dealer-only serviced in the past, but I have no solid records.
Last edited by kajtek1; Mar 5, 2018 at 05:56 PM.
