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[Dstarperformance01]

Has anyone used AGP for BB turbo service? I’d love to hear ALL stories as I’m considering using them on my unit that just started seeping oil into turbine housing. Thank you

 

[JusMX141]

Assuming it's a GT unit, Garrett doesn't sell parts individually so if they're replacing anything more than just the sealing rings themselves then who knows what you're getting...but if they stand behind it should anything come apart, that's on them.

I can do a sealing ring replacement to these units but I don't really advertise it because I don't want the liability of working on ball bearing turbos...but if the bearing sleeve is worn at all, the CHRA would need to replaced, and if the bearing sleeve isn't worn then whatever is causing the turbine sealing ring leakage will just do it again in a short period of time (usually a drain or PCV issue).

 

[Dstarperformance01]

Assuming it's a GT unit, Garrett doesn't sell parts individually so if they're replacing anything more than just the sealing rings themselves then who knows what you're getting...but if they stand behind it should anything come apart, that's on them.

I can do a sealing ring replacement to these units but I don't really advertise it because I don't want the liability of working on ball bearing turbos...but if the bearing sleeve is worn at all, the CHRA would need to replaced, and if the bearing sleeve isn't worn then whatever is causing the turbine sealing ring leakage will just do it again in a short period of time (usually a drain or PCV issue).

Here’s my PCV(no baffles in VC) and drain set up.

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[Dstarperformance01]

@JusMX141 what about mellet, they offer parts for a rebuild?

 

[JusMX141]

PCV looks good but that manifold sure seems to place the turbo awfully low unless it's just an illusion.

 

[Dstarperformance01]

PCV looks good but that manifold sure seems to place the turbo awfully low unless it's just an illusion.

Here’s a pic of it installed.

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[Dstarperformance01]

Different angle

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[DSSA]

Ben, the owner of AGP has been a friend of mine for about 25 years now. In fact, we were best men in each other's weddings.

He knows his stuff, and has been pretty deeply involved with Garrett and BW corporate for about 15 years now.

That said, contact them directly with your situation and see what he recommends. Parts are hard to get right now from both manufacturers as they're more worried about being able to supply complete cartridges & turbos as opposed to selling individual repair parts for rebuilds.