AAZ conversion - Turbo trouble, SORTED!

Post by **v-lux** » 24 Oct 2007, 23:55

Ive just put an AAZ in my van, its all running pretty sweet, but....

While having a good look over everything once i had got it running, ive noticed that there seems to be a bit of oil leaking from the exhaust side of the turbo.

Im assuming that this is most likely the seals in the turbo?

So.. as far as i see it there's a few options.

1. Get a kit and have a stab at rebuilding it myself
2. Buy a second hand unit and pray that its a goodun
3. Buy a brand new unit (yet more expense) and be happy in the knowledge that its sound.

Anyone got any advice?

I know the Garret T2 is the same fit, but just wondering if these are the only choices. Are there any other turbo's that would be better for the engine with the JX fitment?

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 10:37

Hmmm, just been enquiring about new units, and it seems they're pretty hard to get hold of

Any suggestions....?

Post by **jamesc76** » 25 Oct 2007, 10:49

i've had a few tubo's recon'd and that wasnt that much as long as the turbo is in overall good nick then its just a seal and rebuild job?

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 10:54

Ive called a few places this morning, but unfortunately most of them seem to think that finding the parts for these turbo's is becoming very difficult.

So far ive not found someone who can sell me a new unit or rebuild it for me.

Does anyone have any contact details for someone who might be able to rebuild it?

Post by **skell** » 25 Oct 2007, 11:18

http://www.turboactive.com/

or I have an unused rebuild kit for a K14 you can have for £40 posted (less than what I paid!), when I got mine apart I found the impeller was foobarred, so will be getting a rebuilt one when I have saved my pennies up.

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 11:19

Unfortunately Turboactive were the first people i tried.

They cant help unfortunately....

KKK K14 - 6000 is what im after, and they cant get new ones, or parts for them.

Post by **skell** » 25 Oct 2007, 12:18

what exhaust manifold is on your aaz - three or for bolts to turbo?
I've two k14s at home, one three bolt one four bolt, I'll get the model numbers, I think a broadly similar k14 will do the job if it has right fittings for your manifold.

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 13:13

Ive got the JX manifolds on the engine so its the 4 bolt set up.
Weird trapezoid shaped thing.

Many thanks Skell!

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 25 Oct 2007, 16:45

Is it the JX turbo then?

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 16:49

Yes it is the JX turbo.

Post by **andysimpson** » 25 Oct 2007, 18:16

Get a four bolt AAZ turbo and adjust centre housing so oil ways are in correct position. Wastegate pipe will need bending to fit or use one of the JX turbo. Avoid garret.

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 18:43

So some AAZ turbos do use the weird trapezoid mounting then!
I understood that they were all different, shows what i know

You wouldn't happen to have a part number for said item would you?

Post by **andysimpson** » 25 Oct 2007, 20:35

v-lux wrote:So some AAZ turbos do use the weird trapezoid mounting then!
I understood that they were all different, shows what i know

You wouldn't happen to have a part number for said item would you?

They changed on 94 model year from the 4 bolt to 3 bolt. Give turboactive a ring and ask about an early AAZ turbo.

Post by **v-lux** » 25 Oct 2007, 20:43

Great!

Thanks Andy, will try them in the morning.

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 25 Oct 2007, 22:24

If it`s the JX turbo I can`t see why you can`t get it re-conned. I had mine done with no drama, done in 2 days. Try Tait Euroturbos

Tait Euroturbos Ltd Royton, Oldham

01706842025