Oil Leaks and Turbo refurb

naynay · 07-26-2015, 10:13 PM

Hey Guys.

I've recently found that my turbos are leaking oil through the oil line gasket. I'm planning to pull them out and do a rebuild and install some high flow compressor wheels. I'm balling on a budget so please don't flame. Do you think these would be beneficial?

Do you think I should get a shop to do this or tackle this myself? For those of you who have had your turbos taken out and refitted. How much roughly should I be expecting to pay?

Thanks

Turbo rebuild kit
http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/td...superback.aspx

Gaskets:
http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/tu...nless-2-1.aspx

Compressor Wheels
http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/bi...57460mm66.aspx

AusMatty · 07-26-2015, 10:42 PM

Go for it I reckon, I do everything on my car myself and would rebuild the turbos myself also. I think people have been quoted around $1500 for turbo replacement labour?

In regards to the Kinugawa parts I know that the Skyline drivers love them but that could just be because they are cheap, if I was going to the effort of pulling the turbos out I would get the genuine Garrett (?) stuff if available.

naynay · 07-26-2015, 11:54 PM

im not sure if garrett would have upgraded compressors for our housings. there is another alternative called batmowheel but a member on n54tech said that thers little to no gains

totti84 · 07-27-2015, 12:23 AM

Tried calling ATP Turbo's for some advice? They are located in Melbourne too

DR-JEKL · 07-27-2015, 12:30 AM

Are you planning to DIY turbo removal Nate?? It's a big job, and imo isnt a novice DIYer task...

I would prefer to pay a pro to do this, as lets say you bust your arse and get it done then you have issues with your DIY rebuild.

You will then have to pay a pro to rectify your mistakes (they will have to remove the turbo's all over again) when you could have just taken it to them in the 1st place.

But having said that I would love you to prove me wrong and have a cheap DIY rebuild

timot · 07-27-2015, 12:31 AM

Yeah Armadyllo had his wastegates fixed and turbos high-flowed for not too much by ATP.

naynay · 07-27-2015, 01:00 AM

hahaha DR i would love to pay for it to be done but id rather diy and get some experience out of it. I did my Dp myself and save $400. I know turbos is a way bigger job but if i have the right tools then it shouldnt be too hard. Im planning to take them out, get them pro rebuilt then reinstall them.

I have not tried ATP timmy but GCG wanted $2500 for both and this other place wants $1300 each. That is to high flow and bigger compressor.

iliketurtl3s · 07-27-2015, 01:01 AM

There is a member here who did a diy turbo install without a hoist - i cant remember who to be exact.

U planning on using a hoist?

naynay · 07-27-2015, 01:20 AM

i got a mate that has a hoist down the road from my house in his dad's cabinate making workshop. i did my dp in there.

AusMatty · 07-27-2015, 01:57 AM

Message Brule, he did his on his garage floor.

_ink · 07-27-2015, 02:14 AM

Understand wanting to tackle he labour component yourself, but stay away from cheap components with anything related to turbos. You'll also need the wheels VSR balanced etc..

iliketurtl3s · 07-27-2015, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AusMatty

Message Brule, he did his on his garage floor.

thats him!!!

naynay · 07-27-2015, 03:21 AM

i understand that factor captain. the fore mentioned company seems reputable on other platforms. I plan to take out the turbo then send them off to a local experience workshop to have to rebuild and balance the new turbine wheels and i will re install the turbs

Socket · 07-27-2015, 05:12 AM

GL Natey ballsy DIY mate....

iliketurtl3s · 07-27-2015, 05:14 AM

naynay i halp u mayne

kOncept · 07-27-2015, 06:13 AM

Photos and DIY write up please natedogg!

Brule · 07-27-2015, 06:28 AM

Just do it!

Turbo swap is time consuming and some bits are difficult.

Keep the money you have and diy it.

Someone will always help if you get stuck

bmwheath · 07-27-2015, 08:34 AM

You could very easily re-core your own turbo's and save some dollars! This is all the shop would do anyway. Also has billet wheels for a little more flow
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Billet-wh...item2354312683

bmwheath · 07-27-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by naynay

hahaha DR i would love to pay for it to be done but id rather diy and get some experience out of it. I did my Dp myself and save $400. I know turbos is a way bigger job but if i have the right tools then it shouldnt be too hard. Im planning to take them out, get them pro rebuilt then reinstall them.

I have not tried ATP timmy but GCG wanted $2500 for both and this other place wants $1300 each. That is to high flow and bigger compressor.

Does that price include fixing the wastegates?? If so, then that is a pretty good option for the money!
How many mm's are the highflowed wheels??

naynay · 07-27-2015, 08:51 AM

Isn't the waste gate just need adjusting. I found some billet ones for $400 USD a set. I'm sure I could source some oem ones for a fraction of the cost

Scotty89 · 07-27-2015, 05:48 PM

If you have a second car, and don't need to rely on your 335i, I'd try DIY.

If you have to get it back together to go to work on Monday... maybe don't.

naynay · 07-27-2015, 06:34 PM

Hey Scotty, my missus has a car and I ride my fireblade to work. but this would be a two weekends job

07-26-2015, 10:13 PM	#1
naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Oil Leaks and Turbo refurb Hey Guys. I've recently found that my turbos are leaking oil through the oil line gasket. I'm planning to pull them out and do a rebuild and install some high flow compressor wheels. I'm balling on a budget so please don't flame. Do you think these would be beneficial? Do you think I should get a shop to do this or tackle this myself? For those of you who have had your turbos taken out and refitted. How much roughly should I be expecting to pay? Thanks Turbo rebuild kit http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/td...superback.aspx Gaskets: http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/tu...nless-2-1.aspx Compressor Wheels http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/bi...57460mm66.aspx
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AusMatty Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Go for it I reckon, I do everything on my car myself and would rebuild the turbos myself also. I think people have been quoted around $1500 for turbo replacement labour? In regards to the Kinugawa parts I know that the Skyline drivers love them but that could just be because they are cheap, if I was going to the effort of pulling the turbos out I would get the genuine Garrett (?) stuff if available.
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naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	im not sure if garrett would have upgraded compressors for our housings. there is another alternative called batmowheel but a member on n54tech said that thers little to no gains
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totti84 Major 114 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: N54 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00]	Tried calling ATP Turbo's for some advice? They are located in Melbourne too
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DR-JEKL Major General 909 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	Are you planning to DIY turbo removal Nate?? It's a big job, and imo isnt a novice DIYer task... I would prefer to pay a pro to do this, as lets say you bust your arse and get it done then you have issues with your DIY rebuild. You will then have to pay a pro to rectify your mistakes (they will have to remove the turbo's all over again) when you could have just taken it to them in the 1st place. But having said that I would love you to prove me wrong and have a cheap DIY rebuild
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07-27-2015, 12:31 AM	#6
timot Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW F31 340i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Yeah Armadyllo had his wastegates fixed and turbos high-flowed for not too much by ATP. __________________ CARS: 2016 BMW F31 340i M SPORT - FAMILY EXPRESS Sold - 2006 BMW E92 335i - WEEKEND WARRIOR Sold - 2003 BMW E39 530i M SPORT - CLASSIC Q Sold - 2004 AUDI B6 S4 AVANT - THE UNICORN
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naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	hahaha DR i would love to pay for it to be done but id rather diy and get some experience out of it. I did my Dp myself and save $400. I know turbos is a way bigger job but if i have the right tools then it shouldnt be too hard. Im planning to take them out, get them pro rebuilt then reinstall them. I have not tried ATP timmy but GCG wanted $2500 for both and this other place wants $1300 each. That is to high flow and bigger compressor.
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07-27-2015, 01:01 AM	#8
iliketurtl3s Captain 73 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	There is a member here who did a diy turbo install without a hoist - i cant remember who to be exact. U planning on using a hoist?
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naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	i got a mate that has a hoist down the road from my house in his dad's cabinate making workshop. i did my dp in there.
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07-27-2015, 01:57 AM	#10
AusMatty Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Message Brule, he did his on his garage floor.
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 634 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Understand wanting to tackle he labour component yourself, but stay away from cheap components with anything related to turbos. You'll also need the wheels VSR balanced etc..
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naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	i understand that factor captain. the fore mentioned company seems reputable on other platforms. I plan to take out the turbo then send them off to a local experience workshop to have to rebuild and balance the new turbine wheels and i will re install the turbs
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07-27-2015, 05:12 AM	#14
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Brule Brigadier General 840 Rep 3,190 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Just do it! Turbo swap is time consuming and some bits are difficult. Keep the money you have and diy it. Someone will always help if you get stuck Last edited by Brule; 07-27-2015 at 07:00 AM..
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bmwheath 11 second stock turbo club. 11.6@120mph 116 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You could very easily re-core your own turbo's and save some dollars! This is all the shop would do anyway. Also has billet wheels for a little more flow http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Billet-wh...item2354312683 __________________ JB4 ISO - 3" Catless Downpipes - RB Inlets to be fitted - BMS DCI - VRSF 7" intercooler - Charge pipe & Raceport BOV - BMW PE exhaust - Stage 2 fuel pump - BMS E85 Flash/ E50 mix, running map7 - NGK Plugs - BMS Catchcan - RB pcv valve - Quaife LSD - 19'' Beyern wheels - Msport suspension - M3 rep sideskirts - Aero front lip - Lux V5's - Mid kick rear spoiler - Dark tint - Msport steering wheel with M3 paddles & trim
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naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Isn't the waste gate just need adjusting. I found some billet ones for $400 USD a set. I'm sure I could source some oem ones for a fraction of the cost
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naynay Banned 181 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Scotty, my missus has a car and I ride my fireblade to work. but this would be a two weekends job
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