As I posted earlier, I am the proud owner of a free AiR T3 Turbo from 85 Saab. I have started to take apart the housings and clean it up. This turbo is oil cooled only and I used some carb cleaner to clean off the turbine and compressor wheels and clean out the oil passages. As I sprayed carb cleaner into the center section, I noticed that it would leak out on the compressor side around the base of the wheel. This is bad right? Looks like I will need a rebuild kit.

My next question involves the rebuilding part. I know that when I take the compressor wheel off the shaft I will have to mark is orientation with the shaft so that it will remain balanced when I put it back together. What is a suitable way to mark it. Pencil, pen, etc.? Most things get removed by the carb cleaner I am using to clean everything.

While I am doing all of this I am having my turbine housing Jet Hot 2000 Coated both inside and out, but what should I do with the center section? I do not think I can have that coated or need to, but can I use some 2000 degree enamel paint to make it look a little better? I do know about the copper gasket spray but I want something more permanent.

-Jared
96 GS
Melbourne, FL
Turbo Aquired.... So much more to do.

the copper sealant is pretty permanent it just doesnt look copper after awhile. Turns gunmetal. You can always mark with a sharpie...carb cleaner or my favorite, break cleaner will clean all that crap off