Need my Trubo refurbished

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Need my Trubo refurbished

Postby Richmmm » Tue 13.09.2022, 09:08

Does anyone know where i could get my Turbo refurbished in or near the midlands?

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Re: Need my Trubo refurbished

Postby MPx » Tue 13.09.2022, 10:24

Not in the Midlands, but my trubo on the Esprit was done recently by Essex Turbo in Witham on 01376 503350. Seems to be a good job and all done via post for £594.
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Re: Need my Trubo refurbished

Postby Fredjohn » Tue 13.09.2022, 13:03

A quick search of this site gives a few possibilities, but not necessarily nr Walsall!

AET Turbos
CR Turbos
Midland Turbos
Turbo Technics

Probably others too and our own expert HJ2: see his own rebuild thread.
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Re: Need my Trubo refurbished

Postby woody » Tue 13.09.2022, 13:23

Midland Turbo's in Nottingham did a good job on my BMW Turbo a few years ago, I can recommend them.
MIDLAND TURBO LIMITED
Unit 7K Blenheim Court
Blenheim Park Road
Blenheim Park
Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 8YP

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Need to remove my Trubo

Postby Richmmm » Thu 15.09.2022, 17:40

Due to my mechanic being very busy, I am looking at removing my turbo myself.

I have been reading the how-to guides on here. however, I have vey limited room in my garage.

Do you need access from both sides of the car? I need to put the car up against the wall on the passenger side, so will not have access down that side of the car.
As the oil needs to be changed as part of the operation, I will need to change the filter - i have heard that this is a pain of a job? Any comments?

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Re: Need my Trubo refurbished

Postby dapinky » Fri 16.09.2022, 09:36

I would suggest that you pick a dry day, and at least remove (or loosen) the oil filter outside before pushing it into the garage..... with the car against the wall you will immediately rule out the easiest (in my view) method of reaching the oil filter by standing against the wing and reaching around behind/under the plenum.

Actually removing the turbo is simple enough (if you follow my guide :wink: ) - you will find it easier to remove the manifold studs with the proper star-sockets (e8, IIRC) - but it can be done with mole grips or similar. (For replacement, it is far easier & better to refit with a proper socket).
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Re: Need my Trubo refurbished

Postby Rambo » Wed 21.09.2022, 20:23

I used Turbo Technics many years ago (Ford Focus TDCi) They were very efficient and turnaround was very quick.
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