Turbo woes!

[Noblescort]

I'm not a turbo expert, but I'm sure its not supposed to have cracks in it like this - it looks pretty terminal to me!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvvswe9t0ppwcvx/IMG_8131...

Am I right in thinking T25's are obsolete? What are the options?

Any help appreciated

[Midlifecrisis71]

Shem to universal turbos, they will either fix or recommend replacement. If you know they must be replaced, ask Jetstream or Simon Roberts what works for your state of tune

[Blu3R]

That can be welded and the seat reground, but it's not cheap.

[Noblescort]

The car's going to Jetstream soon to get a shiny pair of manifolds, new discs, and an "anti-porridge stirring" gear linkage. I guess I'll have to add new turbo to the list!!

All assuming of course the head gasket the MOT garage suggested was gone, isn't. If that's the case...........

[ERIKM400]

Had the same kind of problem a couple of months ago.
Although mine were not that badly cracked.
See:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Some useful information in the thread.

[Noblescort]

Thanks for the info & link to the thread.

The M400 has T28's, the 2.5 (ie mine) has T25's. Doeas anyone know if there is a direct (or even indirect) replacement for these? Would be good to know as I'm about to get new manifolds and (possibly) a new exhaust system and it would be good to incorporate any changes required into the new system from scratch

[2.5bluenob]

Noblescort said:

Thanks for the info & link to the thread.

The M400 has T28's, the 2.5 (ie mine) has T25's. Doeas anyone know if there is a direct (or even indirect) replacement for these? Would be good to know as I'm about to get new manifolds and (possibly) a new exhaust system and it would be good to incorporate any changes required into the new system from scratch

2.5 has a hybrid. It's half T25 and half T2.
I have a couple in my spares box.
Universal turbos can sort some for you. Or better still upgrade. But that's a slippery slope.

[mgbond]

If they need replacing then it's time for an upgrade GT25s is where you need to go for a 2.5. I'm still not sure where to go for the GT2554 or GT2559. When I come round to it I shall seek Jetstream and universal help.

Your looking at about 2k inc Vat for turbos then fitting and a remap will be required

[Noblescort]

The car's at Jetstream now so we'll see what's what next week. We already know that the manifolds will need replacing, so here's the dilemma. Do I go for reliability, keep the power to sub-400 and put 2.5L manifolds on it and stick with T25's, or go for potential of bigger power and fit 3.0L Manifolds / uprated turbos / 3.0L exhaust with the risk that reliability might suffer (particularly the gearbox, I think).

I keep flip-flopping from one to the other........HELP!!!!

[Noblescort]

OK, decision made - New turbos!

I've gone for upgraded T25 ball bearing turbos, but now need a 3.0L exhaust system to strap onto them. Has anyone got one lurking in a cuboard/shed/loft or know of one for sale anywhere?

[Simon364]

We still have an old 3.0L exhaust after upgrading to a Hayward and Scott.

Have sent a PM!