gbrettin

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gbrettin liked post by BettyZ On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

So Rusty and JC, who have a combined 115 years of experience with turbochargers, inspected the COMP turbo at Madwi's without taking it apart or doing anything that would void the 'warranty.' It...
Liked On: 06-21-2021, 03:44 PM
Posted On: 06-20-2021, 04:18 PM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

Welp another boost lab 6870. 1.32 ar is going to find a new home!
Liked On: 06-21-2021, 03:43 PM
Posted On: 06-20-2021, 10:18 AM
gbrettin liked post by Leingod On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

Just slap some new spark plugs and jbweld on it.
Liked On: 06-21-2021, 03:43 PM
Posted On: 06-17-2021, 05:58 PM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

Yup, I’ll get with you in the group chat
Liked On: 06-21-2021, 03:43 PM
Posted On: 06-17-2021, 05:51 PM
gbrettin liked post by -ZS-Carpenter On thread : Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Got a refill for youhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210619/1568d8c7c81c5454361740daeb24fa6b.jpg Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Liked On: 06-20-2021, 08:55 PM
Posted On: 06-19-2021, 02:00 PM
gbrettin liked post by -ZS-Carpenter On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

Nobody here cares about one unit they repaired. What we care about is the box of junk parts that clearly have a failed hot side bearing and that stupid air cooled paper weigh sitting right next to it...
Liked On: 06-19-2021, 10:03 AM
Posted On: 06-19-2021, 05:58 AM
gbrettin liked post by jchammond On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

Got to view the disassembled failed turbo yesterday up close :icon14: Also viewed the most recent failed one that’s air cooled & less than 1k miles on it :wtf2: Also noticed how the runners on...
Liked On: 06-19-2021, 10:02 AM
Posted On: 06-19-2021, 05:48 AM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

If you need a boost lab turbo I can get them for you.
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:30 PM
Posted On: 06-17-2021, 01:36 PM
gbrettin liked post by Elmo370z On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

Respect!
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:30 PM
Posted On: 06-17-2021, 01:35 PM
gbrettin liked post by BettyZ On thread : [BP single kit] COMP turbo fails after 882 miles.

We've all joked about the longevity of the air-cooled COMP turbo and how long COMP's supergrease would last, but now we have hard numbers to back it up! Those numbers are... 45 days. 882 miles....
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:30 PM
Posted On: 06-17-2021, 12:04 PM
gbrettin liked post by jchammond On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

Pretty sure this thread won’t be edited to “Installer error & not Mfg.defect” As I helped install & know everything was properly performed. I knew about the clocking issue with the other turbo...
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:25 PM
Posted On: 06-08-2021, 10:23 PM
gbrettin liked post by BettyZ On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

I'm not sure how it works in Canada, but in all 50 States, offering a customer a product, and then delivering something significantly different, not only voids the contract but is also illegal. The...
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:24 PM
Posted On: 06-08-2021, 09:58 PM
gbrettin liked post by BettyZ On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

"That's a nice turbo, it'd be a shame if we sent it back to you in seven ziplocs."
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:08 PM
Posted On: 06-17-2021, 03:11 PM
gbrettin liked post by madwi On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

Tossed the exa pump on. Used a few rivnuts to create the threads for bolts. https://i.imgur.com/LrHfllKl.jpg
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:08 PM
Posted On: 05-20-2021, 05:32 PM
gbrettin liked post by madwi On thread : [BP single kit] Compturbo died @ 6k miles; looking at replacements

Single BP kit with the Compturbo oil less unit. It died @ 6k miles despite living a simple, well maintained, easy life. They want $1200 to replace the CHRA and I don't feel like wasting any more...
Liked On: 06-18-2021, 03:08 PM
Posted On: 04-24-2021, 01:06 PM

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