Used 14B, I have some questions

[h8r]

I recently picked up a used 14B for 50 bucks from EBAY.

eBay Motors: DSM TURBO 14BTDO5H (item 140234480779 end time May-24-08 16:55:58 PDT)


Things I am concerned about:

When I spin the turbo over it sounds like metal to metal on the exhast wheel.. BUT ONCE I put the exhaust housing together it seems to go away. The backing plate behind the exhaust wheel seems to move which I believe is where the metal to metal is coming from. Is this normal for a turbo when the exhaust housing is not attached? Also, should the WG actuator move by hand or will it take a bit of force to work? It seems to be frozen. It also does not seem to attach to the flapper arm.. Another question, where do I get the Clamp to peice the two halfs together it was shipped without it.. If these things seem normal I will put it on, if not how much does a rebuild run? I can pick up a good Big28 for 475 with ported evoO2. Plus, being my car is a 2 G it would be a direct bolt on....
Thanks for your help guys!

 

[black92_tsi_awd]

The shield will rub on the exhaust side without the centersection assembled. the wastegate actuator will hand to move in order to connect it. I usally use some pliers to pull it into place.

 

[turboking15]

yes the noise you are hearing is the back plate, which is normal without the housing on. the clamp can be found in the classified, just post a wanted ad. the wastegate actuator should be a little stiff but with some force you should be able to pull it out a little.

 

[h8r]

Thanks guys!

 

[h8r]

If this does in fact need a rebuild, what does that do for?

 

[fwdeclipse]

Pm jsmux141 on here you can find him one most threads about turbos. He is great at working with you and can rebuild it at a fair cost.

 

[white_dsm]

The thing that piece the turbo together is the v-band clamp. I have a spare if you want it just e-mail me your address and pay for shipping.