Rebuilding turbo. How to tell which one I have?

[Diesel Fumes]

I understand there are at least 3 different turbos that came stock.  Garret, K14, K24

What model name is the Garrett turbo?  Will there be a plate somewhere on the turbo or some markings indicating which it is?  I seem to think mine is the Garrett turbo and I have not been able to source a rebuild kit for it.  

"31409 24" is all I can see stamped on it.  Its a 1986 Jetta with, what I understand, the original engine and turbo.  There is significant amounts of oil on the turbo, so I assume it needs to be rebuilt at least partially.

I don't really want to remove it just yet as I need the car to get around, but I will one of these days when I have time off.

[jtanguay]

an 86 jetta will have the garrett T3.  especially if its a Canadian car  :wink:

edit: i was pretty tired.  if the turbo says garrett its a T3 and if its says KKK its a K24.  most people say the T3 is slightly better.

[Diesel Fumes]

http://cgi.ebay.ca/TURBO-REBUILT-REPAIR-KIT-COMPLETE-T4-T3-FOR-GARRETT_W0QQitemZ290192550989QQihZ019QQcategoryZ130663QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would that kit work for rebuilding a Garrett T3?

[Baselyne]

here is a pic of the KKK K24 turbo... im not sure if this will help you figure it out!  Good Luck!