ebay turbo from china?!

1. Mathias Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Pembrokeshire Posts: 5598

   #1 9th January 2012, 23:38

   looking at getting my turbo sent off for a rebuild / converted to a higher spec.
   
   its currently a td04 15t, not looking to go up to a td05, but want to upgrade the td04 to a 19T. been quoted around the £550 mark by turbo technics and similar by a few others to do this.
   
   found this on ebay, same falnges/downpipe flange as mine but for a fraction of the price if i sent mine off, been talking to the seller and seems legit.... what you think?
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2509623149...84.m1423.l2649
2. user_35090 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 west mids (dudley) Posts: 1201 cammed 106 flatty

   #2 9th January 2012, 23:47

   That's not a garret turbo mathias, and you run a big risk with these cheap turbos. They tend to crack and fail very quickly. My advice would be to stay away from china turbos.
   
   Don't let the price pull you in, you should buy a new genuine unit or get yours repaired. Or better still, try source a used one, that you know doesn't need rebuilding, garret are expensive for a reason, they make quality turbos.
   
   What's wrong with your current turbo? oil seals gone or?
   
   Edit : re read, just get yours upgraded by turbo technics mate. Unless you can get a Tdo4 19t used for less...

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3. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #3 9th January 2012, 23:47

   My mate used one on his evo running 400bhp or something. Lasted alright though.
   
   Apparently the material they use isn't consistent though, either get a good solid one or a bad one.

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4. user_35090 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 west mids (dudley) Posts: 1201 cammed 106 flatty

   #4 9th January 2012, 23:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mochachino My mate used one on his evo running 400bhp or something. Lasted alright though. Apparently the material they use isn't consistent though, either get a good solid one or a bad one.

   Hence price
5. Mathias Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Pembrokeshire Posts: 5598

   #5 9th January 2012, 23:53

   suppose it isnt really worth the risk, nothing wrong with mine really, just wanted to upgrade it when a fresh engine goes in. will just save up for it and send it off
6. tweeqd Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320

   #6 9th January 2012, 23:55

   just send yours to CR turbos
7. ThrushMotorsport Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aberdeen Posts: 1092 Turbo Saxo vtr, 2010 Octavia VRS TSI, mk3 Ibiza cu

   #7 10th January 2012, 10:59

   Chinese turbos, and american turbo's that get sent to the uk are usually copies that dont work as well, there like chocolates... same as the IHI VF22 turbo on the subaru.. they dont last long.
   
   If you were to order, id demand proof its from garret, some american companies do give you adequet proof.
8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 10th January 2012, 11:16

   Quote:

   ebay turbo from china?!

   if it's as reliable as any other cheap copies of whatever's coming out of China... Avoid.
9. Davo106 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Corwen, North Wales. Posts: 1963 Megane R26

   #9 10th January 2012, 11:26

   You still intrested in mine or not?