hot air turbo problems

[Raymond Jimenez]

hi guys im new to the forum and have i got some turbo blues. well to start i have a 1985 buick t-type when i got the car it didnt start so i went with the usual suspects i did the tune up changed the fuel pump o ring for the fuel regulator since it was busted and new fluids so i started the car and drove and it seems that the turbo on the hot is smoking not right away but maybe after a couple of minutes of it being driven so ive come to the conclusion that its in need of a rebuild my question is is it just possible that the oil seals went bad for sitting to long and just the seals need to be replaced or is it completly toast does anyone know of a place to send it out for a rebuild im located in southern california orange to be exact thanks for any help

 

[charlief1]

Go to the general section and at the top look at the how to section. There's a post that will show you how to rebuild it yourself and you can ge the parts from Gpop shop.

 

[rev. 3:11]

x2 on rebuild &
G-Pop shop (<click for link)
actually a very simple process
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[DMAC]

Yes or buy a good turbo from someone for around 200 bucks rebuild yours later and keep as a spare

 

[Raymond Jimenez]

i saw the section on the rebuild is it pretty much the same as the 84-85 turbo

 

[charlief1]

All of the turbos on the Buicks are basically the same except for the seals.