Dinged Turbo
It's junk, send it to me 
I would be comfortable draw-filing it with an ultra-fine file, followed up by using a stone to level it out (flat stone like a knife sharpening stone) I don't see that affecting performance.
I would be comfortable draw-filing it with an ultra-fine file, followed up by using a stone to level it out (flat stone like a knife sharpening stone) I don't see that affecting performance.
I should rephrase the question...
Can the ding be repaired or would it be better to replace the housing?
Thanks for the insight 67RS, I was thinking along similar lines.
Can the ding be repaired or would it be better to replace the housing?
Thanks for the insight 67RS, I was thinking along similar lines.
Haha then I'm going to rephrase. With the money you spend on a turbo there should be absolutely no problems out of the box. There should be no dings, or any imperfections that should have to be fixed.
Do yourself a favor and send it back.
Do yourself a favor and send it back.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
i think the second you run that thing and put wear on it you lose your chance to send it back. then the company will say its not on them. i'd send it back even if it meant my car being down for a while.
^this.
I don't get why people spend the money they spend on these parts and not demand perfection. The time he may waste trying to fix that and go back and fourth with it will probably take longer than him actually getting a new non damaged piece.
I don't get why people spend the money they spend on these parts and not demand perfection. The time he may waste trying to fix that and go back and fourth with it will probably take longer than him actually getting a new non damaged piece.
i appreciate everyones "get what you paid for" concerns. I have not stated who shipped them, their worth, or the circumstance upon which they came into my possesion. The question at hand is if the housing is repairable or does it need to be replaced? If you don't know or can't contribute, kindly move along.
TECH Enthusiast
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 558
Likes: 1
As long as there is no interference with the wheel and the compressor housing fits and seals correctly, I honestly don't see the problem. It doesn't look like the wheel is damaged, but there is no way of verifying that without holding the part myself.
