My TD06-20G Rebuild DIY

[JDMMA70]

Well my 20G started smoking really bad, and i narrowed it down to the oil seals in the turbo. My BOV started to puke oil everytime it opened so i figure it HAD to be that. Well when removing it this morning removing the lower IC pipe was interesting as about a quart of oil came pouring out onto the pavement. Totally unexpected. So a local Evolution owner told me that these turbos were easy to rebuild yourself and he and others have done it many times. He linked me over to a DSM website with a how-to guide. I decided to give it a go. I was very pleased the turbo has absolutely NO shaft play. These Mitsubishi turbos sure seem to be built tough.

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The oil seal in question

Found out its a Superback wheel model (sadly this meant the rebuild kit cost more)

My dad and i took our time marking everything

This is quite and interesting and fun project, quite a learning experience i thought id share my progress with you as i go.
I also think this is a good opportunity to fit my eBay 7psi actuator on this.

 

[SupraDreamPDR]

Nice, I am also running the same turbo. How many miles and what boost pressure does this beauty have under its belt?

 

[JDMMA70]

It came with the car when we got it in 07. Had 107K at the time of purchase, had 138K when I pulled it off. I only pushed it to 12psi since im on stock fuel. Previous owners no idea.

 

[eraezer]

whats the link to the site with the how-to?

 

[JDMMA70]

whats the link to the site with the how-to?

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...303828-td05h-td06-turbo-rebuild-part-1-a.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...303829-td05h-td06-turbo-rebuild-part-2-a.html

 

[eraezer]

Thank you

 

[suprasom]

i wish there was rebuild DIY for ct26

 

[JDMMA70]

My rebuild kit should be here tomorrow, i picked up some engine assemble lube today. Im having a bit of trouble finding a 3/4" hose that can handle oil. All the transmission cooler hose i find doesnt come that big. Anyone have any suggestion?

 

[mkiiichip]

I used this. Its high temp reinforced silicone.
http://sourceautomotive.biz/34hightempsiliconehose-1.aspx

 

[JDMMA70]

I used this. Its high temp reinforced silicone.
http://sourceautomotive.biz/34hightempsiliconehose-1.aspx

Thanks for the link!

Rebuild kit came in this morning cool neat package too.

Ive got my assembly lube so im ready to get cracking. I want to start on it as soon as i get back from meeting with the Insurance Estimator.

 

[bhmsupra]

Nice Job - She will tick much better once you are done. Keep us posted.

 

[KevinM]

This is really interesting. I'm curious to see the results since I wouldn't mind freshening up mine.

 

[JDMMA70]

Well my dad kinda got excited and put most of it back together while i was washing his car.

Here are some pics of the cleaning process

bought a can of carb cleaner to clean off the old varnish and what not.

heat sheild, oil splash sheild, wheel, and comrpessor wheel and shaft cleaned.

After taking a break and washing the cars i came back to find my dad on the floor and this

all it needs now is the exhaust housing back on

 

[hvyman]

Sick dude. I took a couple turbos apart at my work and i was amazed at how easy it was. thought it would have been more complicated but still very interesting at how there designed.

 

[JDMMA70]

Sick dude. I took a couple turbos apart at my work and i was amazed at how easy it was. thought it would have been more complicated but still very interesting at how there designed.

Yeah theres really not much to them i was surprised myself. I cant wait to get this back on the car. I need to fit my 7psi wastegate to it though. Waiting on my friend with his mig welder.

 

[JDMMA70]

All finished just gotta get my universal wastegate fitted and she'll be back on the car.

More pics.

Got it clocked and ready to go getting the wastegate custom fitted in the morning

Just cause i thought it looked nostalgic

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Let me know how she runs.

 

[JDMMA70]

Let me know how she runs.

Will do!

Got the wastegate rigged shes ready to go.

 

[CajunKenny]

Im having a bit of trouble finding a 3/4" hose that can handle oil.

This is one of the reasons my 20G is sitting on my shelf. I love the turbo. At 14 psi, this thing hits like a train!

 

[MDCmotorsports]

This is one of the reasons my 20G is sitting on my shelf. I love the turbo. At 14 psi, this thing hits like a train!

Any steel braided Earls hose will do...