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mattaebersold
Joined: 12 Dec 2018 Posts: 51 Location: Washington, United States
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:34 am Post subject: At a loss with the turbocharger |
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I know I've been asking a lot of questions, but I'm finally getting back into this project, which is a good thing
So, for the turbocharger, I had my local shop dismantle it, and they said it's not worth rebuilding. They told me that the hot housing has too many cracks in it, and the turbine shaft is too scored/corroded to be worth putting back together.
I guess my question is where do I go from here?
My shop directed me here:
http://www.invasionautoproducts.com/80pocark26tu.html
But they don't have any for sale
I also inquired at Lindsey Racing, but they haven't gotten back to me, about this: https://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/LR-K26.html
I'm in WA, and talked to Akers Porsche in seattle, and they didn't have any ideas on what to do either.
So it seems like I'm at a point where I can't find a 931 specific KKK k26 (either new or rebuilt) to buy, and I can't get a hold of those folks to talk about rebuilding mine. So what should I do?
1. Try to get this unit rebuilt? If so, then where?
2. Try to find a rebuilt one or at least one in OK condition... ebay is no luck so does anyone here have one to sell me? Or know where I can go get one?
3. Is there a fairly plug/and/play turbo that I can use with my existing mounting hardware from the one I took off? I'm somewhat adept mechanically, but not that good at fabricating stuff, so the idea of trying to make one fit kinda scares me.
So tl:dr where on earth can I get a new old stock, or rebuilt kkk k26 turbo for this car? _________________ PARTSTASH: www.partstash.com
1980 931
1991 Japanese Classic Mini
2000 740i
2006 530xi Wagon |
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Fasteddie313
Joined: 29 Sep 2013 Posts: 2596 Location: MI
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mattaebersold
Joined: 12 Dec 2018 Posts: 51 Location: Washington, United States
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Fasteddie313 wrote: | https://www.ebay.com/itm/porsche-944-turbocharger-K26/193732038557?hash=item2d1b544f9d:g:bc4AAOSwHTlfnetS
This could be good parts.. can’t be sure, but it is a 924 turbo..
Your turbo shop could also just not want to mess with it..
Could diy with an eBay k26 rebuild kit.. maybe.. |
Do you think I could get a k26 for a 944, and then use the mounting brackets/hardware that I have for my 924 and make it work? If so, that seems to open up a lot of options for used/rebuilt units, since a 944 turbo seems more plentiful online (including the one from Lindsey Racing, etc) _________________ PARTSTASH: www.partstash.com
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Carrera RSR
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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1. Rebuilt is probably the only way. All turbine housing are cracked, period. You will not find one not cracked, just need to find the least cracked. All the internal parts can be bought new to rebuild it. If your turbo shop is scratching their heads, find a new shop with skills and sources to buy KKK parts
2. Buying a rebuilt turbo is like buying second hand condoms........you want it in fresh packaging and the bill of sale to prove that it is a good one. Or you will be going back to #1 again.
3. There is no plug and play options. If there was, we would all be using them
Must be a source in the USA for used turbo's to rebuild?
Search ebay globally for used, they will need a rebuild. Always some selling in Europe, especially Germany. _________________ 1980 931 - forged pistons, Piper cam, K27/26 3257 6.10 hybrid turbo, 951 FMIC, custom intake, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, H&S exhaust, GAZ Gold, Fuch'ed, Quaife
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Carrera RSR
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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mattaebersold wrote: | Do you think I could get a k26 for a 944, and then use the mounting brackets/hardware that I have for my 924 and make it work? If so, that seems to open up a lot of options for used/rebuilt units, since a 944 turbo seems more plentiful online (including the one from Lindsey Racing, etc) |
Different turbine flange on 944. Different compressor pipework. Not bolt in. Need a specialist to fabricate if you don't have the skills. Probably cheaper in the long run to rebuild a 924 K26 _________________ 1980 931 - forged pistons, Piper cam, K27/26 3257 6.10 hybrid turbo, 951 FMIC, custom intake, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, H&S exhaust, GAZ Gold, Fuch'ed, Quaife
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Fasteddie313
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:26 am Post subject: |
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The eBay turbo I posted is a 924 turbo..
The seller thinks it’s a 44 turbo, but he is wrong.. _________________ 80 Turbo - Slightly Modified |
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mattaebersold
Joined: 12 Dec 2018 Posts: 51 Location: Washington, United States
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 2:38 am Post subject: |
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Fasteddie313 wrote: | The eBay turbo I posted is a 924 turbo..
The seller thinks it’s a 44 turbo, but he is wrong.. |
Thanks! Gonna go after that one, see what it looks like, and see if I can use parts from that one and mine to reconstruct a working one _________________ PARTSTASH: www.partstash.com
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mattaebersold
Joined: 12 Dec 2018 Posts: 51 Location: Washington, United States
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:05 am Post subject: |
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Carrera RSR wrote: | 1. Rebuilt is probably the only way. All turbine housing are cracked, period. You will not find one not cracked, just need to find the least cracked. All the internal parts can be bought new to rebuild it. If your turbo shop is scratching their heads, find a new shop with skills and sources to buy KKK parts
2. Buying a rebuilt turbo is like buying second hand condoms........you want it in fresh packaging and the bill of sale to prove that it is a good one. Or you will be going back to #1 again.
3. There is no plug and play options. If there was, we would all be using them
Must be a source in the USA for used turbo's to rebuild?
Search ebay globally for used, they will need a rebuild. Always some selling in Europe, especially Germany. |
Thank you, that really helps me make a decision. I appreciate the response! _________________ PARTSTASH: www.partstash.com
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Fasteddie313
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:40 am Post subject: |
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mattaebersold wrote: | Fasteddie313 wrote: | The eBay turbo I posted is a 924 turbo..
The seller thinks it’s a 44 turbo, but he is wrong.. |
Thanks! Gonna go after that one, see what it looks like, and see if I can use parts from that one and mine to reconstruct a working one |
Maybe message him about it’s condition first.. _________________ 80 Turbo - Slightly Modified |
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Karlio
Joined: 17 Nov 2019 Posts: 64 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Evening
I can source a brand new 93112300407 k26 turbo
Cheers karl |
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Carrera RSR
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Karlio wrote: | Evening
I can source a brand new 93112300407 k26 turbo
Cheers karl |
Is that a K26-2660GA/4.10 Karl? _________________ 1980 931 - forged pistons, Piper cam, K27/26 3257 6.10 hybrid turbo, 951 FMIC, custom intake, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, H&S exhaust, GAZ Gold, Fuch'ed, Quaife
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Karlio
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:19 am Post subject: |
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Indeed it is |
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