Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help!

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jester69

Discussion Starter · Nov 25, 2001

Hi all,
They had a half of sale yesterday at the Junkyard, so I bought me a Volvo turbo, dumb me didn't clean off the grease till after I pulled it and instead of saying Air Research on the housing, it says VOLVO and has volvo PN's. damn.
Is this a rebadged T3 or did I get something I dont want? off an 87 Volvo 760 Intercooled, FYI.
Thanks, I can still return it & know where I can gank a couple of different ones. (one of which is a K26 the other one is a t3 for sure.)
take care,
Steve

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psi

· #2 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (jester69)

Yes thats a T3.

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Hardcore VW

· #3 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (jester69)

That may be a mitsubishi Td05 I have a 1990 765Ti and that's what it has,an easy way to tell is,if the turbine housing has a rounded wastegate housing it's a T3. if it has a integral wastegate housing (one that can't be unbolted from the turbine housing)It's a Td05 mitsu turbo.If that's what you have it's pretty different for what your wanting to do,the turbine housing can't be swapped for the standard t3 like the other volvo's can.

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jester69

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (Hardcore VW)

quote:[HR][/HR] if the turbine housing has a rounded wastegate housing it's a T3. if it has a integral wastegate housing (one that can't be unbolted from the turbine housing)It's a Td05 mitsu turbo.[HR][/HR]

Thats what I have I think

to describe in my words and see if it jibes with what you mean:
the turbine (exhaust/hot) side housing has a welded in plug, behind this plug is what appears to be the wastegate. This wastegate assembly is actuated with a rod that comes from the compressor (intake/cool) side. The rod is attached to a diaphraghm actuator that gets its vacuum/pressure from what appears to be a BOV integrated into the aluminum casting on the cool side.
The turbine housing and wastegate mech are DEFINITELY in one casting though, bummer as this one was quite a deal. (though I am unsure if its good: tight in & out, no play but im obviously not a turbo expert.)
take care,
Steve

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Hardcore VW

· #5 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (jester69)

Sounds like you got a mitsubishi one,I happen to have a T3 volvo turbine housing on hand,here's a pic.

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psi

· #6 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (Hardcore VW)

Don't pay any attention to me.I'm an idiot.

[Modified by psi, 9:25 PM 11-25-2001]

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· #7 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (psi)

quote:[HR][/HR]Thats a T3.You'll have to grind off that funny little ring and make it flat,but it will work with all the ATP stuff.[HR][/HR]

Yeah so annnyway........

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rocco2nr

· #8 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (Hardcore VW)

LOL

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jester69

Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 25, 2001

Re: Junkyard turbo, I got the wrong one I think, help! (jester69)

Okay,
Im now 110% positive I got the wrong guy, especially since I just noticed this guy is made in Japan.
Check out these pics, and tell me for 100% sure, but my housing looks nothing like the t3 one posted above, so I guess its back to the yard for this one unless someone wants to make me an offer??? (junkyard with a return policy.)

thanks for all your help guys

take care,
Steve

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