# turbo rebuild or replace - plz help!!

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [October 14, 2007, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-rebuild-or-replace-plz-help/110240 "2007-10-14T06:55:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![schwiin\_27](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecb155/32.png) [@schwiin\_27](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/schwiin_27)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-rebuild-or-replace-plz-help/110240/1 "2007-10-14T06:55:33Z")

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over the summer i took a chance and bought a used s14 t28 turbo for my ca18det, ran great for 3 months, pulled hard at 14 psi high, 7 as a daily, but on a track day last week im pretty sure i blew an oil seal due to the oil spray outt of the charge pipe, and it sounded a little different.  
the car was still holding full boost with no problems and after taking off the charge pipes there is minimal shaft play, spins freely… i talked to an industrial place in oakville and they quoted me 650 for new bearing seals and balance… is this something worthwhile, cna i rebuild it myself for cheaper?? any experiences, information, rec. shops would be greatly appreciated.

shawn

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**Author:** ![cvm07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@cvm07](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cvm07)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-rebuild-or-replace-plz-help/110240/2 "2007-10-14T07:35:25Z")

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As far as turbos go, I would say to never buy used and don’t bother rebuilding. I have never had any luck rebuilding and new ones come with warranty.

Just my experience,

Good luck!

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**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-rebuild-or-replace-plz-help/110240/3 "2007-10-14T07:45:14Z")

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There’s also a place up by the airport on Derry that does rebuilds, check with them. I can’t remember the name, but I’ve seen it driving past a few times.