Turbo rebuild

asn993 · 11-12-2014, 09:29 PM

Anybody undertaken a turbo rebuild for a N54 135i?

Is this a big $ job using OEM parts or are second hand or refurbished spares available?

Or BMW exchange complete units?

cheers

135i2 · 11-12-2014, 10:32 PM

Just go RBs. Good value upgrade

questionable · 11-12-2014, 10:46 PM

Vargas or RB's both a much of a muchness

7smurfs · 11-12-2014, 11:52 PM

how is the full cost (include installation etc) for RBs out of curiousity?

Anyone done it in aus forums?

asn993 · 11-13-2014, 01:16 AM

The repair needs to be done at a dealer so no after market

Ott74 · 11-13-2014, 02:07 AM

Cheap! Cheap! consider for twins turbo

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-135i-.../261656599244?

I've used them before to rebuild my Subaru VF24 turbo.

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Originally Posted by 7smurfs

how is the full cost (include installation etc) for RBs out of curiousity?

Anyone done it in aus forums?

mcmn · 11-13-2014, 03:06 AM

yep id look at the ebay option... seems pretty good, the turbos you hand in dont need to be in working order!!

re RB install. I know southernbm and advan have both done it so checkout them for price?

questionable · 11-13-2014, 03:20 AM

bmw will probably never know if you go with rbs.

_Ryan_ · 11-13-2014, 04:08 AM

Speak to Advan, they used to keep RB on hand (or just cores). From memory Justin@Advan was the poster.

JD75 · 11-13-2014, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ryan_

Speak to Advan, they used to keep RB on hand (or just cores). From memory Justin@Advan was the poster.

Justin@Advan is now just Justin, but I still supply Advan with a few components including RBs and give the guys a hand when required.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1035301

Cheers,

JD.

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mcmn Captain 28 Rep 693 Posts Drives: MY10 AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	yep id look at the ebay option... seems pretty good, the turbos you hand in dont need to be in working order!! re RB install. I know southernbm and advan have both done it so checkout them for price?
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_Ryan_ Captain 59 Rep 741 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne, AU iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW 130i [5.24]	Speak to Advan, they used to keep RB on hand (or just cores). From memory Justin@Advan was the poster.
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