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August 21, 2017, 10:24:14 pm

VWrabbit317

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k24 Rebuild Help
« on: August 21, 2017, 10:24:14 pm »
Well my k24 has gone to hell on my 1.6 and Im just looking for some insight on rebuilding this (Tons of oil coming out the exhaust and quite a bit of shaft play on the turbine). Is this something fairly simple enough to do myself or should it be sent out? If I can do it myself what're some recommendations on a rebuild kit? Here's two I've came across in the past;

http://www.midwestturboconnection.com/product-p/3002.htm
They also have another option for a K24 rebuild kit w/ K27 journal bearings ..?

and then http://gpopshop.com/products-page/kkk-rebuild-kits/  have a few different ones as well.

Any input is appreciated!



Reply #1August 21, 2017, 10:46:21 pm

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Re: k24 Rebuild Help
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2017, 10:46:21 pm »
It can more or less be done yourself. We used to have a good instruction thread on here before Photobucket started charging ransom...

The main gotchas / things to know about:

- the turbo wheels and shaft spin in excess of 100,000 RPM. Balance is critically important. If there is damage to either wheel you'll need to send it to a shop that can properly balance the entire assembly if you want it to have any sort of decent lifespan

- before removing the compressor wheel from its shaft you'll need to mark everything so it can go back with exactly the same orientation. See above for why.

- the compressor housing will come off pretty easily. The exhaust housing will probably put up a fight. Expect to have to use heat and a hammer.

- the K24 wastegate is very difficult to separate from the housing. You'll likely also want to lap the wastegate valve and seat as they probably aren't sealing all that well anymore



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Reply #2August 22, 2017, 10:15:07 am

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Re: k24 Rebuild Help
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2017, 10:15:07 am »
Ok thanks for the info!

Whats the plus side of getting the rebuild kit that comes with the k27 journal bearing? Or was there just different style K24 turbos with different style bearings?
« Last Edit: August 22, 2017, 10:29:25 am by VWrabbit317 »

 

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