Posted September 5, 201410 yr Has anyone heard of Rotomaster turbo rebuild kits. Rock Auto sells them for about $35. Thinking of trying one mine is starting to get a little oil past the seals.
September 5, 201410 yr It will be Chinese junk. A real Holset kit costs about double & is well worth it. I have installed dozens of them. Ed
September 6, 201410 yr Rotomaster is an american company that makes their products here but I've never dealt with any of their products personal. That being said personally I would go with a genuine holset kit since I've always got good quality parts from cummins/holset.
September 6, 201410 yr I forgot all about them. They did turbo kits that were popular in the 80s. Seems quality, but I would still pay for the Holset kit. Ed
September 6, 201410 yr I think you are BOTH correct! rotomaster IS an American company, but in this day and age.... I'd bet their parts are coming via China. If they are priced like a Chinese set...then they is.
September 6, 201410 yr here try this I have used several of these kits and never had an issue. They are genuine Holset rebuild kits. http://baeturbosystems.com/turboservicekitformitsubishitd04td04l49177-80410oereplacement-2-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-2-1-1-2.aspx
September 8, 201410 yr Author Thanks everyone for your input. Thats what I thought its probably not as good quality. You get what you pay for. I'll go with Holset parts.
January 23, 201510 yr I have, as long as the gasket isn't rusty, eroded. Should be ok I think I've even sprayed a light layer of permatex copper head gasket sealer on the gasket (on a not-so-good gasket) and got by.
January 23, 201510 yr Owner I tend to agree to use a Holset kit as well. Even though you can get cheaper kits off Ebay and web not worth it to cut corners on quality. Personally I would just get a new gasket most likely doesn't cost much but why deal with a good rebuild and possibly have to change a manifold gasket because you cut corners again. Might as well get a gasket kit (manifold gasket, oil-return gasket, and oil o-ring for the feed line).
January 31, 201510 yr Author here try this I have used several of these kits and never had an issue. They are genuine Holset rebuild kits. http://baeturbosystems.com/turboservicekitformitsubishitd04td04l49177-80410oereplacement-2-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-2-1-1-2.aspx Just ordered this kit. Looks to be good quality
March 19, 201510 yr Author Is there a write up on how to rebuild turbos on this site? BAE has the manual available but it covers several different models and is a little confusing to follow.
March 19, 201510 yr ill be rebuilding mine soon and ill do a write up on it. there are plenty of youtube vids about it but im detail oriented and like taking good pics so ours will be good, overall its very simple as long as there is no damage to internal parts Edited March 19, 201510 yr by CUMMINSDIESELPWR
March 19, 201510 yr Soak it in some used trans fluid & add acetone if you like. Store OUTDOORS overnight. That should loosen stuff up. Download the rebuild manual from Holset. Pretty easy, if you follow the directions. Ed
March 23, 201510 yr Author I have mine apart and soaking now. The manual from Holset is pretty good. Hopefully put it back together tonight
March 24, 201510 yr Owner I have mine apart and soaking now. The manual from Holset is pretty good. Hopefully put it back together tonight The best solvent that I was told for peeling all that baked on carbon and junk is Carb Dip. Just make sure to remove all rubber part before dipping.
June 18, 201510 yr Author Sorry it's been awhile but its back together and running great. A few things you may need when rebuilding your turbo. A good in lb torque wrench, and small long snap ring pliers. I would also get the gasket for the rear cover, the one that covers the waste gate, the kit doesn't come with one. Mine was worn but I reused it. The only hard part was getting the exhaust housing apart. I would try carb dip or acitone to clean, mineral spirits didn't work that well. Also my snap ring pliers were to short to reach the one snap ring so I had to fight with it a little. The Holset manual was pretty good.
Has anyone heard of Rotomaster turbo rebuild kits. Rock Auto sells them for about $35. Thinking of trying one mine is starting to get a little oil past the seals.