rebuilding vf40

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by gran0393, May 13, 2013.

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    I'm not sure yet but I believe my stock LGT VF40 is blowing a good amount of oil and I'm going to look at it soon. Just seeing if anyone has had experience rebuilding the turbo and have any tips.
     
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    Buy a better turbo, from what I've read.

    VF 40s can't make that much power and have a less than stellar reliability record.
     
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    I'm nearly certian a vf40 cant be rebuilt, not that it'd be worth it if it could.
     
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    It costs approximately $350 to rebuild and balance a PTE SC61 (As long as the wheels are reusable), so I would imagine it would cost around that for the same service. With a turbo that small it really is a much more cost effective to upgrade. Us Subaru guys are lucky to have so many bolt-in options.

    If you'd like I can check pricing for a price of a Blouch, or even a PTE.
     
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