Greetings,

My '89 765T (B230FT) with a Garrett water cooled turbo siezed. I have never replaced one and wanted to get some feedback from y'all on the level of difficulty of this job. I do timing belts, tailshaft bushings, shocks, struts, springs and poly bushings in addition to the usual maintenance items.

I'm looking at a rebuilt unit from FCP for about $550 - $595, will probably fabricate my own oil return from a "flex" type of hose, that can handle the temp. i'll JB Weld a brass fitting at the block in order to avoid the existing O ring leaking and clamp or find a threaded fitting for the hose.

From what I have read so far, it seems like a "unbolt and replace" type of procedure, although I'm sure it can get tough with possible broken exhaust studs. Is there any type of adjusting to do once the new turbo is bolted up? I'll check with FCP to verify the boost level is set during the rebuild process.

So ,what's the verdict? Difficuly from 1-10. I appreciate the feedback....

Stormie - '89 765T (264,000 miles) + '88 240DL (517,000 miles)