Turbocharger services

We specialise in one thing – turbos. Choose a service to read in detail what it includes, how it’s done and when you need it.

01

Turbo repair

A complete turbocharger rebuild – strip-down, cleaning, new bearings and seals, balancing and set-up.

  • Full strip-down and cleaning of carbon, soot and coked oil
  • Measuring the shaft, bearing surfaces and clearances
  • New journal and thrust bearings, piston-ring seals and O-rings
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02

Turbo balancing

Balancing the shaft, wheels and assembled cartridge so the turbo runs without vibration or whistling at high speed.

  • Balancing the shaft and turbine wheel
  • Balancing the compressor wheel
  • Balancing the assembled cartridge (CHRA) as a whole
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03

CHRA cartridge replacement

Replacing the core of the turbo – shaft, bearings and seals in a balanced centre housing – while keeping the sound housings.

  • Inspecting the compressor and turbine housings for cracks and wear
  • Cleaning the housings
  • Fitting a new balanced cartridge
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04

Turbo diagnostics

Computer diagnostics and a check of the whole boost system – so you know whether the turbo is really at fault before paying for a repair.

  • Computer diagnostics and fault code reading
  • Checking actual vs. requested boost pressure
  • Checking hoses, intercooler and joints for leaks
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05

Variable geometry (VNT)

Cleaning, repair and set-up of variable turbo geometry – the fix for limp mode, turbo lag and P0299/P0234 codes.

  • Removing and cleaning the vane ring of soot and carbon
  • Inspecting vanes, ring and pins for wear
  • Replacing the mechanism if worn or distorted
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06

Electronic & vacuum actuators

Diagnosis, repair, replacement and calibration of electronic actuators (Hella, Garrett, Siemens) and vacuum actuators.

  • Diagnosing the electronic actuator and its link to the ECU
  • Checking vacuum actuators for leaks and travel
  • Repairing or replacing electronic actuators
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07

New & remanufactured turbos

New turbos, factory remanufactured turbos, cartridges and repair kits for all makes – matched by turbo part number or VIN.

  • New turbos from the original manufacturers
  • Remanufactured turbos
  • Replacement cartridges (CHRA)
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08

Turbo removal & fitting

Professional removal and fitting with every essential step – oil, filters, oil lines, intercooler and a correct first start.

  • Removing the turbo from the car
  • Engine oil and oil filter change
  • Checking or replacing the oil feed pipe and oil drain
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Step by step

How we rebuild a turbo

  1. 1

    Consultation & inspection

    We listen to the symptoms, read the fault codes and check the boost system, hoses and vacuum lines.

  2. 2

    Strip-down & assessment

    The turbo is fully dismantled and cleaned, and every part is measured and inspected for wear and cracks.

  3. 3

    Parts replacement

    We replace bearings, seals and any worn or damaged parts – shaft, wheels, geometry mechanism.

  4. 4

    Balancing

    The rotating parts and the assembled cartridge are balanced so there’s no vibration at high speed.

  5. 5

    Assembly & set-up

    The turbo is assembled, geometry and actuator are set up, and free rotation and clearances are checked.

  6. 6

    Fitting & advice

    We fit the turbo with fresh oil and filter, a clean intercooler and checked oil lines – and tell you how to look after it.

Is your turbo giving you trouble?

Call us – we’ll tell you what the problem is likely to be and what the most sensible fix is, before you spend money you don’t need to.

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