Thread: TD6 Turbo Replacement

Well, haven't got much further as I still have an injector stuck fast. Anyone know someone with the puller/slide hammer that is available to remove the stuck ones...

I have got a cheap injector removal tool set that I got from E-bay
You are welcome to try it

Originally Posted by dfendr

I have got a cheap injector removal tool set that I got from E-bay
You are welcome to try it

Thanks for that - if I can't get it out today, I'll take you up on that offer.

Gav
I use a mix of ATF - Acetone 50:50 as a penetrating oil. Found the info on a US site. Definitely the best and cheapest, just make sure you mix it in glass or metal

Laurie

April 2007 "Machinist's Workshop" magazine comparison test wrote:

They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrates with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment.


Penetrating oil Average load Price per fluid ounce
None 516 pounds ------
WD-40 238 pounds $0.25
PB Blaster 214 pounds $0.35
Liquid Wrench 127 pounds $0.21
Kano Kroil 106 pounds $0.75
ATF-Acetone mix 53 pounds $0.10 (50/50 mix)

Turbo is basically Garrett GT22VNT.Have to ensure same number inlet/compressor housing.
LR pn originally LR006110 thru to LR011264
Service exchange pn PMF000050
Lots rebuild kits (bearings, seals, bolts, etc) ex US and UK around $100 ( ebay).
Turbine and shafts about $160.
Relatively cheap to rebuild, BUT really need someone to spin up and balance if any major parts replaced as these things whizz around about 150,000 rpm!

Thanks for that. Still got to get the bastard out so I can see if I need a whole new one, or if it can be rebuilt. If it is rebuildable I'll see what a local mob will charge to do the whole job, or if they would be happy just to balance the main assembly. I have access to a sub assembly repair centre that does truck turbos, but they don't balance them themselves either, so I'll see if I can find out who does that for them.

Originally Posted by bacicat

Thanks for that. Still got to get the bastard out so I can see if I need a whole new one, or if it can be rebuilt. If it is rebuildable I'll see what a local mob will charge to do the whole job, or if they would be happy just to balance the main assembly. I have access to a sub assembly repair centre that does truck turbos, but they don't balance them themselves either, so I'll see if I can find out who does that for them.

There are places in Vic that do it, one of the guys over here told me he sends his over to be done. Not certain where though.

JC

generally turbos have to be in a pretty bad way before needing replacing! eg, a bolt going thru/bent blades, or housing scoring from a rotor rubbing on it; worn shaft, etc.
Minor marks in housings generally don't warrant replacement as the clearances are quite wide.
Just be aware that some "experts" may say it needs replacing, when really bearings and seals may fix.
years ago, i struck up friendship with Ray Hall ( Turbos), Cairns and he showed me what I thought basket cases, the he rebuilt at minimal costs. I remember he was surprised at a 300TDI turbo, that I made up from parts of 3; that it ran for couple years, before I sold that RR.