REBUILT TURBOCHARGERS

What is a rebuilt product?

A repaired unit that is fully equipped and ready to be fitted.

What is the purpose of a rebuilt product?

To turn the slow and complex repair process into a simple, effective and speedy process of installation.

What is the difference between a rebuilt product and a repaired one?

• All the parts that move, wear out or come into contact with others are replaced by new ones.
• Exhaustive quality control of the recycled components.
• Production takes place on an assembly line, thus reducing costs and providing a cheaper, higher quality product.
• Quality control of the end product is guaranteed for one year in line with ISO 9002:1994 Standard.
• Estimates are finalised before the vehicle enters the workshop for repair.
• The end product is supplied with the accessories and documents needed to fit it.

BEFORE		AFTER

Identifying different types of turbo

Garret

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case the word GARRETT or AIRESEARCH is cast on the intake pipe.

The turbo's serial number can be found on the plate located on the body or intake plate and is sometimes etched on the intake pipe (aluminium casing) too. It consists of six digits followed by a hyphen and one or four more numbers and usually begins with 40, 45, 46 or 7. They appear as follows:

40????-? 40????-????
45????-? 45????-????
46????-? 46????-????
7?????-? 7?????-????

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case a triangle with 3K is cast on the intake pipe.

The turbo's serial number can be found on the plate, normally blue, located on the intake pipe or intake plate. It consists of 9 digits, always 4 numbers + 970 or 988 + 4 more numbers, although sometimes it can also be found as follows: K followed by two numbers / and 3 or 4 more numbers. It usually begins with 53 or 52 and appears as follows:

53??970???? 53??988???? K??/??? K??/????

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case the word Ihi is cast on the intake pipe.

The turbo's serial number can be found on a rectangle cast on the intake pipe. It consists of two letters + 1 or 2 numbers or 2 more letters.

VIAN, VI95, VI74, Etc

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case the word Mitsubishi is cast on the intake pipe in original turbos for Mitsubishi vehicles. In the other cases, the name of the manufacturer can be seen and it is identified by the serial number.

The turbo's serial number can be found in two different ways, one for Mitsubishi's originals and another for other manufacturers. Mitsubishi's originals' serial numbers are cast on the intake pipe and other manufacturers' original serial numbers can be found on the plate located on the intake pipe. It consists of 5 numbers + "- " + 5 more numbers, although sometimes the 3 first numbers can be omitted. It usually begins with 49 and appears as follows:

49???-????? ???-?????

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case the word Holset is cast on the intake pipe.

The turbo's serial number can be found on the plate located on the intake pipe or the body. It consists of 5 or 7 digits, although it can also consist of 6 digits; in this case, number 3 must be added at the beginning. The 7-digit serial number usually begins with 3, and those of 6 and 5 digits usually begin with 5. They appear as follows:

35????? 5????

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case the word Schwitzer is cast on the intake pipe.

The turbo's serial number can be found on the plate located on the body or sometimes on the intake plate. It consists of 6 digits and usually begins with 1 or 3. It appears as follows:

1????? 3?????

The name of the manufacturer can be seen on the outside of the turbo; in this case the word Toyota is cast on the intake pipe.

The turbo's serial number can be found cast on the intake and exhaust pipes. The one on the intake pipe usually begins with CT followed by two numbers and a letter, while the one on the exhaust pipe consists of 5 digits, i.e.:

Intake pipe = CT?? ? Exhaust pipe = ?????

The name of the manufacturer cannot be seen on the outside of the turbo, it can only be identified with the serial number.

The turbo's serial number can be found cast on the intake pipe. It usually begins with HT + two numbers + a letter. For instance:

HT?? ?

Summary chart:

	Location of the turbo plate
	Parts of a turbo
	Selected turbo
	What is a turbo and how does it work

Periodic checks

The condition of the turbo compressor should be checked at the periods outlined in the table below:

Guidelines for fitting the turbo in the vehicle

Certain precautions must be taken both during after fitting the turbo to prevent foreign bodies getting inside it.

Precautions:

Repairs of all types of turbo, including latest-generation ones