[duggy]

Have been advised by Kmart tyre and auto that our 2009 i30 had a "weeping turbo" no idea wtf there talking about, But they have said between $1500-$3000 to fix/replace.
Could i just buy
GT1544V Turbo for Hyundai I30/imax/Accent/Verna/Getz/Kia Rio D4F 2A400
and do a straight swap?

[Paolo5]

Did the mechanic suggest that the turbo is cactus?

I would be seeking out a second opinion in this case.

[duggy]

all they said to wife was turbo had a leak/weep maybe oil?, Car still runs fine and no loss of power. She cant remember if they said rebuild or something else, Receipt didn't help much either   

[CraigB]

For starters seek better advice than Kmart Auto, they are known for their lies and are very over priced and won’t fit competitive products.

My folks recently were quoted $580 for front discs and pads by Kmart auto, I rang them up and asked if that price was correct and if they would fit the DBA discs I could get, they refused for reasons of they can’t warrant the job if not using their own parts   I ended up taking their car to my favourite brake shop and got the DBA discs with Bendix ceramic technology pads for $220

[tw2005]

For starters seek better advice than Kmart Auto, they are known for their lies and are very over priced and won’t fit competitive products.

My folks recently were quoted $580 for front discs and pads by Kmart auto, I rang them up and asked if that price was correct and if they would fit the DBA discs I could get, they refused for reasons of they can’t warrant the job if not using their own parts   I ended up taking their car to my favourite brake shop and got the DBA discs with Bendix ceramic technology pads for $220

That's awfully cheap. Did you have a gun against their head? Or Is that parts only or do you get trade? Were the DBAs with that new coating  'En-Shield'  they talk about

Oh, yeah, I've had talks with Kmart and apparently they miss out on their kickbacks from ripco

Gets more interesting with tyre fitments, I go elsewhere now.

[duggy]

For starters seek better advice than Kmart Auto, they are known for their lies and are very over priced and won’t fit competitive products.

My folks recently were quoted $580 for front discs and pads by Kmart auto, I rang them up and asked if that price was correct and if they would fit the DBA discs I could get, they refused for reasons of they can’t warrant the job if not using their own parts   I ended up taking their car to my favourite brake shop and got the DBA discs with Bendix ceramic technology pads for $220

yeah going to find a local mechanic and see what they say. just checking if there is an issue with the turbo should i source my own and just get someone to install.

I trusted Kmart i think for to long and think they a taking to piss of people now.

[tw2005]

You could get a low k good diesel motor  for much less, rip the bloody turbo off, flog what's left and save a packet as well.

New OEM is even from Korea is quite expensive now plus duty etc over $1600 I estimate.

[tw2005]

What K's are we talking and where is the weep? Oil consumption? Blowing smoke? Noise?

[duggy]

saying possible oil leak she thinks, no noise, no smoke 190k
GT1544V Turbo for Hyundai I30/imax/Accent/Verna/Getz/Kia Rio D4F 2A400
is this turbo not the same?

[tw2005]

Have been advised by Kmart tyre and auto that our 2009 i30 had a "weeping turbo" no idea wtf there talking about, But they have said between $1500-$3000 to fix/replace.
Could i just buy
GT1544V Turbo for Hyundai I30/imax/Accent/Verna/Getz/Kia Rio D4F 2A400
and do a straight swap?

That's got to be chinese, no Garrett stamp on that one, there are catridges out there to rebuild these, don't know much about them. I do have a destroyed turbo off a 377000K example though.










sheared off on turbine side, rest of shaft and impellor still in the housing.

[tw2005]

It's not a Garrett.

[CraigB]

For starters seek better advice than Kmart Auto, they are known for their lies and are very over priced and won’t fit competitive products.

My folks recently were quoted $580 for front discs and pads by Kmart auto, I rang them up and asked if that price was correct and if they would fit the DBA discs I could get, they refused for reasons of they can’t warrant the job if not using their own parts   I ended up taking their car to my favourite brake shop and got the DBA discs with Bendix ceramic technology pads for $220

That's awfully cheap. Did you have a gun against their head? Or Is that parts only or do you get trade? Were the DBAs with that new coating  'En-Shield'  they talk about

Oh, yeah, I've had talks with Kmart and apparently they miss out on their kickbacks from ripco

Gets more interesting with tyre fitments, I go elsewhere now.

Nah they're just really honest prices ( the old man just checked and cost was $212 ) which included fitting with En-Shield discs, I've used Port Kennedy Brake Re-Manufacturers for the last 20 odd years and he's always been great with anyone I send his way.

[tw2005]

2nd opinion or more observation a good Idea at those dollars.

Here's my thinking.

weeping / leaky turbo suggests seal and bearing wear

I'd expect it to be noisy or whining / whistling more than the avearge and generally you won't hear the turbo.

I'd also expect some oil consumption more than normal and mine appear to use none although I may have one that has used 0.5l in 5000k, I don't drive that one so hard to judge.

So if it's quiet, not blowing oil smoke or consuming oil  I'd hold tight and keep an eye on it.

Check the intercooler and intake hose clamps to the turbo are tight and the hoses are firm.

I got an i40 CRDi recently, 110000k and logbook serviced, noticed wet oil on the impeller side of the turbo where the intake is attached.  Hose was so loose it slipped off, covered in oil and grit. I'm going to say some boofhead slackened it off for maintenance and did not tighten it back up.

Hard to say what the life of one is, going to vary a lot with how well it's been maintained and oil quality. I prefer to do 6month or 10000k intervals, personally I don't like the 12 month 15000k but I'm no engineering expert.

I do know that oil and filter is immensely cheaper than a new turbo in the long run.

@nzenigma , plenty of free opinions around

[tw2005]

Biggest risk with a turbo failure would be self fuelling with engine oil until the motor detonates.

here's a nice example.

 

epic diesel engine fail - YouTube

[nzenigma]

Biggest risk with a turbo failure would be self fuelling with engine oil until the motor detonates.

here's a nice example.

 

epic diesel engine fail - YouTube

Ah @tw2005 , catching up on the epoxy 

That video could relate to the satanic Nissan Navara ( I'm delighted to say) 

However, unlike the Navara the i30 has a throttle valve which should over-ride oil self fueling via the inter cooler.

@duggy  Loose Kmart and find a competent mechanic who runs and independent workshop. It is usual for the hose pipe coming from the turbo to have a wet smear of oil inside it.

Oil is pumped at pressure into the turbo to lubricate the bearing. Some of it will seep past the oil seal. 

[duggy]

Thanks for the reply everyone, Will go find some new mechanics and go from there.
Now to find the next issue.