rebuild ct26

paulmicin · 07-28-2008, 07:41 PM

well i decided to try and rebuild my ct26 myself. i'm going off the guide from robert pina and i cant get this thing on top of the washer off.

anyone have any tips?

paulmicin · 07-29-2008, 01:24 AM

I also noticed that the washer is different than the one in his guide.
here's a different shot.

Toyota CT26 Rebuild by Robert Pina

mkiiisupra · 07-29-2008, 11:28 AM

Turbochargers - SupraMania

Perhaps check out that section over at supramania they have a few people over there that have rebuilt these things many times. Sorry cant help more than that

paulmicin · 07-29-2008, 12:49 PM

well i got it off. all it needed was a little coercing.

robertsws · 07-30-2008, 04:19 PM

I really hope you marked the wheels real good. If they don't go back in exactly the same positions in relation to each other you are screwed and you will need to send it off the be rebalanced.

paulmicin · 08-02-2008, 07:27 PM

Well, since i didn't mark the wheel to the shaft it looks like it will have to be balanced. So my question is do i just send in the shaft with the wheels or the whole turbo assembly. Also, where's a good, reasonably priced place, to get this done? And, where can i get a rebuild kit?
Is this compressor wheel still good?

Thanks in advance.

j3pz · 08-03-2008, 04:45 PM

ya you should have sent it in to get rebuilt. even marking the wheels, you have a slim-to-none chance of putting it back balanced as they spin 10k+rpm. google mdcmotorsports or driftmotion, and give them a call. they specialize in mk3's and have rebuilt numerous turbos.

robertsws · 08-03-2008, 09:49 PM

Screw that, that guy doesn't know what he's talking about. I've rebuilt more than one and i've both screwed up the balance on one and i've maintained the balance on one. If you know what you are doing and are extremely careful you will not need to do a rebalance. even a turbo shop will tell you that.

I personaly recommend the gpop shop. they do awesome work and they are quick. they are also very professional. they do charge more than some other shops, but i also know for a fact that some of those other shop do terrible work. the one in indiana for instance, although i can't remember their name.

also a good inexpensive rebuild kit from turbos_r_us on ebay, make sure it's a ct26 kit though.

I'd rebuild the turbo and send it off to the gpop shop and ask them about the wheel. it looks like it will work to me but a professional should look at it. also when you do send it don't send the wheel housings, just the shaft, wheels, etc. to keep your postage down.

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07-28-2008, 07:41 PM	#1
paulmicin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwalk, Ca Posts: 52	rebuild ct26 well i decided to try and rebuild my ct26 myself. i'm going off the guide from robert pina and i cant get this thing on top of the washer off. anyone have any tips? __________________ 1989 5 speed turbo Koyo radiator Spearco intercooler HKS bov Greddy e-01 boost controller 245's all around Slotted + drilled all around 3" straight piping turbo-back, 4" tip Lowering springs HKS mushroom air filter

07-29-2008, 01:24 AM	#2
paulmicin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwalk, Ca Posts: 52	I also noticed that the washer is different than the one in his guide. here's a different shot. Toyota CT26 Rebuild by Robert Pina __________________ 1989 5 speed turbo Koyo radiator Spearco intercooler HKS bov Greddy e-01 boost controller 245's all around Slotted + drilled all around 3" straight piping turbo-back, 4" tip Lowering springs HKS mushroom air filter

07-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
mkiiisupra Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 570 Blog Entries: 1	Turbochargers - SupraMania Perhaps check out that section over at supramania they have a few people over there that have rebuilt these things many times. Sorry cant help more than that __________________ 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo A/T ------------------------------------------------ Questions about oil? take a look http://www.supramania.com/aehaas/

07-29-2008, 12:49 PM	#4
paulmicin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwalk, Ca Posts: 52	well i got it off. all it needed was a little coercing. __________________ 1989 5 speed turbo Koyo radiator Spearco intercooler HKS bov Greddy e-01 boost controller 245's all around Slotted + drilled all around 3" straight piping turbo-back, 4" tip Lowering springs HKS mushroom air filter

07-30-2008, 04:19 PM	#5
robertsws 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 63	I really hope you marked the wheels real good. If they don't go back in exactly the same positions in relation to each other you are screwed and you will need to send it off the be rebalanced. __________________ 1991 Supra - Turbo - 5spd 60-1 upgraded turbo Lexus AFM 3" exhaust, 4" tip SAFC 2 550cc injectors (2 sets, venom direct fit, RC engineering) 2.5" intercooler and piping Aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans ARP bolts w/MHG Full-auto turbo timer Fidanza Flywheel & Stage 2 Clutch spark plugs and wires. power steering pump cold temp start switch engine top end rebuilt transmission opened up and inspected at a tranny shop when the flywheel and clutch installed last week.

08-02-2008, 07:27 PM	#6
paulmicin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwalk, Ca Posts: 52	Well, since i didn't mark the wheel to the shaft it looks like it will have to be balanced. So my question is do i just send in the shaft with the wheels or the whole turbo assembly. Also, where's a good, reasonably priced place, to get this done? And, where can i get a rebuild kit? Is this compressor wheel still good? Thanks in advance. __________________ 1989 5 speed turbo Koyo radiator Spearco intercooler HKS bov Greddy e-01 boost controller 245's all around Slotted + drilled all around 3" straight piping turbo-back, 4" tip Lowering springs HKS mushroom air filter

08-03-2008, 04:45 PM	#7
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	ya you should have sent it in to get rebuilt. even marking the wheels, you have a slim-to-none chance of putting it back balanced as they spin 10k+rpm. google mdcmotorsports or driftmotion, and give them a call. they specialize in mk3's and have rebuilt numerous turbos. __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

08-03-2008, 09:49 PM	#8
robertsws 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 63	Screw that, that guy doesn't know what he's talking about. I've rebuilt more than one and i've both screwed up the balance on one and i've maintained the balance on one. If you know what you are doing and are extremely careful you will not need to do a rebalance. even a turbo shop will tell you that. I personaly recommend the gpop shop. they do awesome work and they are quick. they are also very professional. they do charge more than some other shops, but i also know for a fact that some of those other shop do terrible work. the one in indiana for instance, although i can't remember their name. also a good inexpensive rebuild kit from turbos_r_us on ebay, make sure it's a ct26 kit though. I'd rebuild the turbo and send it off to the gpop shop and ask them about the wheel. it looks like it will work to me but a professional should look at it. also when you do send it don't send the wheel housings, just the shaft, wheels, etc. to keep your postage down. Home 479-751-7966 __________________ 1991 Supra - Turbo - 5spd 60-1 upgraded turbo Lexus AFM 3" exhaust, 4" tip SAFC 2 550cc injectors (2 sets, venom direct fit, RC engineering) 2.5" intercooler and piping Aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans ARP bolts w/MHG Full-auto turbo timer Fidanza Flywheel & Stage 2 Clutch spark plugs and wires. power steering pump cold temp start switch engine top end rebuilt transmission opened up and inspected at a tranny shop when the flywheel and clutch installed last week. Last edited by robertsws; 08-03-2008 at 09:53 PM.

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