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You're welcome. Saw a need for a turbo rebuild thread and tackled it head on. The turbo is running beautifully in someone else's truck in CA.

I have only found them available as a full kit.

Sorry, not interested in rebuilding turbos. Just did this project for fun and then sold the turbo. The new owner loves it and sounds just like he wanted.

Outstanding Steve, may need to whip out the old toothbrush for those really stubborn dirty parts:-P

Outstanding Steve, do let us know how the rebuild goes. I attempted to remove my non-whistler off my '68 M35A2 to no avail. I heated the nut and nothing. I'll have to try after a few soakings with PB Blaster next. I really want to avoid a "How To" thread on how to remove broken studs from your...

I used q-tips and rubbing alcohol

I'm unsure about the exact differences. This rebuild kit will not work with the 3LM type turbos, which is the "D" type. Hmm, I may need to do a thread on that in the future ;-) That is the next step. I just completed the rebuild last night. Will post a video when I get around to it;-)

JUST AN FYI. THIS REBUILD IS NOW COMPLETE!!!...your turn[thumbzup]

Yes brass. I found the old bearing is still good to go. However the oil seal on the exhaust side was definately worn out. The rebuild kit does give you an extra set of oil seals. So with a good journal bearing and oil seals I just need to track down an O-ring and I've got myself another kit...haha

Just updated the thread. Started the assembly process starting in post #8. To be continued tonight, need to get ready for work.

Thread updated on post #6. Rebuild kit arrived and the sellers info!

Opps, thanks Will. I forgot to mention marking the housings. Went back and edited the post.

Now Im wondering if the non whistler has the same internals. Just an fyi, the non whistler is designated the 3LM-319 while the whistler is the 3LF-319. Now I need to add the non whistler to the rebuild project list..lol

Thanks guys! I too am looking forward to the rest of this write up. The motivation was spurred by the unknown and lack of greenbacks for a new turbo. I was a bit surprised there aren't many, if any, threads on repairing or rebuilding a turbo. That in itself was a good motivation for me. There...

Rebuild iii 12/13OCT11 1) Snap ring in place (Be sure to wipe up all the assembly lube off before putting the compressor housing on) 2) Lining up the compressor wheel with the shaft marking made before tear down-VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!! The idea is to keep everything balanced! 3) Installing the...

Rebuild ii 12OCT11 The toughest part of this rebuild was the documention process...no joke. After each step, I had to wipe my hands so I could take a pic[thumbzup]. Well worth it if it at least helps out one SS. This rebuild process is pretty easy as long as you do your research ahead of time...

Rebuild Process I 12OCT11 Let the REBUILD begin!!! The first thing I did was again wipe everything down once more and blew everything off with air. Keep your exhaust wheel away from the edge of the table!!! I almost dropped her 3 times. One drop and that's it for the rebuild process. 1)...

Gather your parts and tools. It's time to get this show on the road. Once you have cleaned all your parts thoroughly and have a clean workspace, it's time to gather all your parts and tools. Parts you will need: Rebuild kit Your thoroughly clean turbo housing Oil fitting gaskets Tools...

Arrival of 3LJ-319 Rebuild Kit.....FINALLY! haha 11OCT11 Yesterday I got my OEM Schwitzer Turbo Rebuild kit (SCH318364). I cannot stress enough. Buy the OEM kit if you can. It is made in the USA. There are several Chinese junk kits out there. Everything looks good, everything is a match. This...

Now is the time to take all your parts and give them a good cleaning. Pay particular close attention to the wheels. Be careful not to distort the fins in any shape or form. Be sure you're in an area where there is ZERO chance to drop them. I just placed mine on a towel on the work bench. Most of...