Turbo reconditioning

Turbo reconditioning worldwide

A turbocharger spins at over 100,000 rpm and is exposed to extreme temperatures. Over time the bearings, seals and turbine wheel wear, which leads to reduced power, noise and in the worst case total failure. A reconditioning of the turbo - also called a service - restores it to full working order and normally costs significantly less than a new unit.

With over 30 years of experience with engines, we recondition turbochargers for passenger cars, marine engines and industrial engines, from small Garrett turbos to large industrial units. You can drop the turbo off at our workshop in Tyreso or send it to us by post. We take in units worldwide. If you are sending it, contact us and request a quote first, and enclose your name, email and phone number with the unit. Every unit that comes in gets a fault report where we document its condition. Normal turnaround: 2-3 working days.

What is included in the reconditioning?

We recondition turbochargers regardless of application, including VNT/VGT turbos with variable geometry. Passenger-car turbos from Garrett, BorgWarner, Mitsubishi and other manufacturers. Marine and industrial turbos, which are often larger and require special tooling.

The principle is the same regardless of size: precision, the right parts and careful balancing. Experience makes the difference - we have seen most turbo models and know the weak points of each design.

Replacing a turbo often costs tens of thousands of kronor, especially on modern cars with twin turbos or variable geometry. Reconditioning gives an equivalent lifespan in most cases at a significantly lower cost. Here is how the costs compare for the different options:

Fitting a new unit therefore often costs two to four times more than reconditioning, with an equivalent result. We always give an honest recommendation after inspection. If the unit is so worn that reconditioning is not worthwhile, we tell you.

Advantages of reconditioning instead of replacing

Turbo manufacturers we work with

We have experience with turbochargers from all the major manufacturers:

Garrett

The most common manufacturer in passenger cars, with a broad range all the way from small GT15 to large GT35 units.

BorgWarner / KKK

Standard equipment on plenty of European cars, and especially common across the VW group and BMW.

Holset

Known for heavy vehicles and industrial applications. Incredibly common in larger Cummins engines where durability is critical.

IHI

Reliable units that you mainly find under the bonnet of Japanese passenger cars and in many marine engines.

MHI (Mitsubishi)

An extremely broad range of precision turbos that are standard equipment on the majority of Japanese and Korean vehicles.

Schwitzer

Hard-wearing units designed for extremely tough conditions. Common in older industrial turbos and heavy-duty applications.

More applications and conditions

Marine and boat engines

Marine turbos are exposed to a salt environment and high humidity. We carry out a corrosion assessment and add a stainless steel sleeve in the turbine housing where the rust has already taken hold.

Construction and industry

Idle machines cost money. We offer fast diagnostics and use hard-wearing seals designed for extreme loads and industrial environments.

Price and clarity

Most reconditioning jobs cost between 4,000 and 10,000 SEK excluding VAT. You always get a detailed fixed-price quote before any work begins.