Srytrucker wrote:
I wanted to get feedback from members who have used rebuilt or Chinese turbos. Mine is a ticking bomb at 190,000 KM.
opinions are diverse some say rebuild never work some have had good luck. Same with Chinese turbos too.
On the other hand now a days we can not seem to find 300-400 options on eBay even the knock offs are in 700 range.
Yeah, I know that there have been a number of premature? failures around here but the typical lifespan of your turbo should be at least the number you quoted in miles i.e. >300,000km. It's probably wise to do some homework just in case but by the time you
need a new turbo the landscape will probably have changed again.
Unless I had to replace it to sell, I don't believe I'd drop $700 on a knock of turbo from an unknown source when I can get a bnib Garrett for around $1K.