[kutsyy]

I am finally ready to replace "turbo oil return housing gasket" on 2010 N63 which is requiring removal of the turbos. Is there anything I should be replacing in the process in addition to the gasket?

Thanks,

Vadim

PS: cross-posting from 7post, hope to get more responses

[535_BiTurbo]

Originally Posted by kutsyy

I am finally ready to replace "turbo oil return housing gasket" on 2010 N63 which is requiring removal of the turbos. Is there anything I should be replacing in the process in addition to the gasket?

Thanks,

Vadim

PS: cross-posting from 7post, hope to get more responses

why are you replacing?

[m5james]

Have them rebuild by Turbo Labs of America while they're out

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by 535_BiTurbo

why are you replacing?

I have oil leak which I can not track, but based on everything I could find, https://bmwtechnician.com/2015/09/27/n63-oil-leak/ looks like the best fit to the issue. I've had that leak for the last 40,000+ miles, it's just becoming worse, so I finally decided to do it.

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by m5james

Have them rebuild by Turbo Labs of America while they're out

Why?

[BuiltnBoostedZ]

Originally Posted by kutsyy

Why?

Two reasons
1) more power
2) everything will be new, so you wont be taking them off again if this one gasket change doesnt solve your problem.

[EL Jeffe 5]

If I was you I buy overhauling turbo kit its pretty easy to open turbo and replace most of the small stuff make it new again

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by BuiltnBoostedZ

Two reasons
1) more power
2) everything will be new, so you wont be taking them off again if this one gasket change doesnt solve your problem.

Got a reply from Turbo Lab of America:

"we can replace the wastegate arm and bushing if they need it. we can upgrade the compressor wheels to a 50mm compressor. The factory turbos make pretty good power. if you arent trying to exceed 600 hp, then you probably dont need a turbo upgrade."

given that I am not tracking this car, I'll skip

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

If I was you I buy overhauling turbo kit its pretty easy to open turbo and replace most of the small stuff make it new again

can you point me to the overhauling turbo kits for N63?

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by kutsyy

can you point me to the overhauling turbo kits for N63?

you have to find out serial# on your turbo here is link
it "ONLY EXAMPLE" what you should be looking for Rebuilt kit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/T3-T4-TURBO...dZQ3Qf&vxp=mtr

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

you have to find out serial# on your turbo here is link
it "ONLY EXAMPLE" what you should be looking for Rebuilt kit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/T3-T4-TURBO...dZQ3Qf&vxp=mtr

I don’t think that I am willing to buy turbo rebuild kit on eBay . Would you happen to have info on the manufacture?

[BuiltnBoostedZ]

Originally Posted by kutsyy

Got a reply from Turbo Lab of America:

"we can replace the wastegate arm and bushing if they need it. we can upgrade the compressor wheels to a 50mm compressor. The factory turbos make pretty good power. if you arent trying to exceed 600 hp, then you probably dont need a turbo upgrade."

given that I am not tracking this car, I'll skip

"don't need a turbo upgrade" LMFAO. Food, water, shelter, clothing, extra boost. That's a "need" in my book. lol

I won't track mine either but you better believe I'm putting a big ass 71mm turbo on mine. lol

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by kutsyy

I don’t think that I am willing to buy turbo rebuild kit on eBay . Would you happen to have info on the manufacture?

I think BMW use Garrett Turbos
I don't know what turbo you have best way to find out is call local BMW with VIN# they can provide 100% accurate info on your turbos.

I don't have problem buying from ebay many manufacturers have ebay stores as long as you don't buy form China

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

I think BMW use Garrett Turbos
I don't know what turbo you have best way to find out is call local BMW with VIN# they can provide 100% accurate info on your turbos.

I don't have problem buying from ebay many manufacturers have ebay stores as long as you don't buy form China

I think I'll skip rebuilding turbos for now.

[m5james]

Originally Posted by kutsyy

I don’t think that I am willing to buy turbo rebuild kit on eBay . Would you happen to have info on the manufacture?

Lol...I love how people assume eBay isn't going to have quality parts. Find a rebuild kit on eBay where Garrett is the manufacturer if you're that worried about it...or go direct to Garrett and pay more. There's a BMW dealership in SC that sells factory parts primarily on eBay. EBay is a portal/store, just like Amazon, Nordstroms, Wal-Mart, Macy's, etc.

You asked for advice on this thread and so far you've shut down all given to you.

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by m5james

Lol...I love how people assume eBay isn't going to have quality parts. Find a rebuild kit on eBay where Garrett is the manufacturer if you're that worried about it...or go direct to Garrett and pay more. There's a BMW dealership in SC that sells factory parts primarily on eBay. EBay is a portal/store, just like Amazon, Nordstroms, Wal-Mart, Macy's, etc.

You asked for advice on this thread and so far you've shut down all given to you.

I am fully aware what ebay is (I used to work there for years, some of my team and number of friends still be there ). My comment was toward a particular listing of the seller with a total of 28 reviews and no manufacturing name on the kit.

I asked for the advice and I am looking for the advice on what to do with a car

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by m5james

Find a rebuild kit on eBay where Garrett is the manufacturer if you're that worried about it...or go direct to Garrett and pay more.

Taking eBay conversation off.

I can not find rebuild kits in Gerrett's product catalog: https://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/ Turbos I have are MGT2256S. Any recommendations?

[535_BiTurbo]

how did the removal go?

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by 535_BiTurbo

how did the removal go?

It's been a while, but except for trying to figure out how to unscrew screws holding the turbos and been surprised that I need to remove alternator too in order to change the oil return gasket, not eventual...

[535_BiTurbo]

how long did it take?

[kutsyy]

Originally Posted by 535_BiTurbo

how long did it take?

Doing it slowly a few hr per day, it took me a few days