mastersrrp

as title states, I need to rebuild my Garrett turbo, I have pics below and the necessary information needed, just haven't been able to find it myself. Please, save the hating. Yes, I know what a search engine is, but I'd rather have a second opinion.

Its on my 12v VR6, here are specs

It says Garrett A/R .60 M24
Part # 466159-5004
And also A/R .82

my search says that this is a Ta34? but i dont think thats right..





and my oil line just started spraying, which is why i want to rebuild it all now.

mastersrrp

I figure its a T04, which the previous owner said, but i cant find the same model

Caan

That looks like an original Kinetics turbo (before they switched to roto). Those were t3/t4 60 trim, but I don't remember them having a .82 hotside.

This may be it (minus the .63 hotside):

Turbo Elements - #1 Online Source for Garrett Turbos

One thing you can do to keep the new turbo alive is run a hard oil line with a brass regulator valve. Then, just adjust the oil pressure to your turbo until it stops smoking.

mastersrrp

thanks man, yeah the .82 was what i couldnt figure out, everything matches up for that one. i appreciate it, and ill definitely upgrade the line and fitting, not trying to have this happen again

Caan

Here's a pic for reference. It's nothing special, but it gets the job done. You can see that I used copper line/brass fittings and ran it from the oil cooler directly to the turbo feed. You don't have to cover it with heat wrap, I was just experimenting.

mastersrrp

not bad! im debating that, otherwise ill do the -4 feed line, with a .065" restrictor. still unsure

Caan

I've got no complaints about restrictors. They're great for BB housings that require low pressure. The copper line I used was also 1/4 inch (-4). I went for low cost options because:
a) I have a history of breaking expensive things
b) I'm a fabricator/tuner. So my options are near limitless.

Which ever you decide, best of luck. Post up if you have more problems.

mastersrrp

im definitely looking into the hard line, just need to make a decision, both seem to work well. you said yours ran to the oil cooler, was it a pain at all getting everything to fit well without having stress point given its a hard line? or are they somewhat forgiving in any way. also how extensive is your fab experience? with IC piping? i need to get my intercooler moved up a bit so i can throw a full front bumper on without any cutting. i just need to have someone shorten the IC tubes a bit

mastersrrp

oh and thank you for valuable information, much better than vwvortex results haha

Caan

The oil lines won't need flex because they travel straight from cooler to turbo, which is all stationary. You could use a fancy tool or try different size cans (rattle cans, or canned foods work) for smooth bends in lines.

I've been fabbing for a long time. I did this guys IC and piping last month:



This setup also hides behind bumper:



You'll need to start with the IC's placement before you cut into your IC pipes. They're more forgiving that way.