Replacing turbo on 1.8 petrol ZT-T

blackandblue · 7th September 2015, 15:46

Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a cheap ZT-T that needs a new turbo.

Can anyone advice if there are second hand turbo units out there worth looking at, or should I only buy new?

Also, how much cash and time should I set aside to try and fit a new turbo myself? I am okay at mechanical stuff, but no engine rebuilder. Happy with a spanner and how ever much time it takes.

If you advice getting an expert to supply and fit a new turbo, how much cash should I be setting aside? Can anyone recommend someone near to Sedbergh, Cumbria?

Many thanks,

Rich.

T-Cut · 7th September 2015, 15:56

If I were you, I wouldn't spend money on a second hand turbocharger no matter how good it sounds in the advert. IMO, it's not worth the risk and for the differerence in outlay I'd get a new or reconditioned one. This comes with peace of mind and even a warranty. The alternative is to just replace the working bit, the cartridge, also called the CHRA. You can buy good quality new turbos, recon turbos and new CHRAs on eBay. All the well known turbo specialists sell there.

eBay new Turbos/CHRAs: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...r+new&_sacat=0

And fitting it is also pretty straight forward. There also are recent threads on the subject.

TC

blackandblue · 8th September 2015, 14:29

Can anyone help me with advice, or a how to, to replace a turbo? I can't seem to find anything in the how to section. It would be great to have a step-by-step picture guide.
Many thanks,
Richard.

chipsceola · 8th September 2015, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackandblue

Can anyone help me with advice, or a how to, to replace a turbo? I can't seem to find anything in the how to section. It would be great to have a step-by-step picture guide.
Many thanks,
Richard.

Hi Richard

Have found this thread hope you find it helpful.

blackandblue · 9th September 2015, 12:04

Thanks both for your help! Very much appreciated and really helpful.

arodriguez · 9th September 2015, 20:40

Good luck,

For info I purchased a re-manufactured turbo from Midland Turbo's for £300 with a 3 yr warranty. Paid a garage £100 to fit it. Still going well 2 yrs later.

http://www.midlandturbo.com/

blackandblue · 10th September 2015, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by arodriguez

Good luck,

For info I purchased a re-manufactured turbo from Midland Turbo's for £300 with a 3 yr warranty. Paid a garage £100 to fit it. Still going well 2 yrs later.

http://www.midlandturbo.com/

Great to know, thank you!

impvan · 10th September 2015, 14:10

I'm 400 miles from home with just my 'travelling' tools, and I've just fitted a new CHRA here on the driveway... Not that difficult.

Heads up:
1) label or photo the turbo vacuum pipes before you start.
2) a 13mm crowsfoot spanner is a godsend for the manifold-to-turbo nuts.
3) some decent studlock paste, as some of the nuts will come off with the stud attached.
4) some thick cardboard to protect the rad.
5) replacement gaskets: the two metal shims at the hot end, and the copper collapsible washers for the oil feed banjo. The CHRA kit should contain the gasket for the oil drain.
6) The adaptor for the water return is an odd size, I found that 3/8 Whitworth fitted nice.

blackandblue · 10th September 2015, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by impvan

I'm 400 miles from home with just my 'travelling' tools, and I've just fitted a new CHRA here on the driveway... Not that difficult.

Heads up:
1) label or photo the turbo vacuum pipes before you start.
2) a 13mm crowsfoot spanner is a godsend for the manifold-to-turbo nuts.
3) some decent studlock paste, as some of the nuts will come off with the stud attached.
4) some thick cardboard to protect the rad.
5) replacement gaskets: the two metal shims at the hot end, and the copper collapsible washers for the oil feed banjo. The CHRA kit should contain the gasket for the oil drain.
6) The adaptor for the water return is an odd size, I found that 3/8 Whitworth fitted nice.

Great, thank you again.

7th September 2015, 15:46	#1
blackandblue Avid contributor MG Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sedbergh Posts: 109 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Replacing turbo on 1.8 petrol ZT-T Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a cheap ZT-T that needs a new turbo. Can anyone advice if there are second hand turbo units out there worth looking at, or should I only buy new? Also, how much cash and time should I set aside to try and fit a new turbo myself? I am okay at mechanical stuff, but no engine rebuilder. Happy with a spanner and how ever much time it takes. If you advice getting an expert to supply and fit a new turbo, how much cash should I be setting aside? Can anyone recommend someone near to Sedbergh, Cumbria? Many thanks, Rich.

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arodriguez Loves to post Rover 75 Club 1.8T SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bristol Posts: 310 Thanks: 28 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Good luck, For info I purchased a re-manufactured turbo from Midland Turbo's for £300 with a 3 yr warranty. Paid a garage £100 to fit it. Still going well 2 yrs later. http://www.midlandturbo.com/ __________________ Tony

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	If I were you, I wouldn't spend money on a second hand turbocharger no matter how good it sounds in the advert. IMO, it's not worth the risk and for the differerence in outlay I'd get a new or reconditioned one. This comes with peace of mind and even a warranty. The alternative is to just replace the working bit, the cartridge, also called the CHRA. You can buy good quality new turbos, recon turbos and new CHRAs on eBay. All the well known turbo specialists sell there. eBay new Turbos/CHRAs: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...r+new&_sacat=0 And fitting it is also pretty straight forward. There also are recent threads on the subject. TC

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blackandblue Avid contributor MG Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sedbergh Posts: 109 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Can anyone help me with advice, or a how to, to replace a turbo? I can't seem to find anything in the how to section. It would be great to have a step-by-step picture guide. Many thanks, Richard.

9th September 2015, 12:04	#5
blackandblue Avid contributor MG Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sedbergh Posts: 109 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks both for your help! Very much appreciated and really helpful.

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impvan Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In the trees, near Caernarfon... and frequently Aberdeenshire, and sometimes Romania.. Posts: 143 Thanks: 5 Thanked 36 Times in 29 Posts	I'm 400 miles from home with just my 'travelling' tools, and I've just fitted a new CHRA here on the driveway... Not that difficult. Heads up: 1) label or photo the turbo vacuum pipes before you start. 2) a 13mm crowsfoot spanner is a godsend for the manifold-to-turbo nuts. 3) some decent studlock paste, as some of the nuts will come off with the stud attached. 4) some thick cardboard to protect the rad. 5) replacement gaskets: the two metal shims at the hot end, and the copper collapsible washers for the oil feed banjo. The CHRA kit should contain the gasket for the oil drain. 6) The adaptor for the water return is an odd size, I found that 3/8 Whitworth fitted nice.