hey guys,

A few months ago when i did an installation on a turbo, well i accidentally dropped it, and now there is a minor dent on the inlet. Do you guys know if this is repairable?

Here are some pictures of the bend.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/7ast129/turbo%20and%20fp/CIMG0802.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/7ast129/turbo%20and%20fp/CIMG0803.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/7ast129/turbo%20and%20fp/CIMG0801.jpg

Honestly, we haven't been in that situation yet so this may sound crazy, but maybe try some type of ball-peened hammer and see if you can try to reshape it. I think some type of pliers would not work well and do more damage to the housing and I would say to remove the compressor housing first then do some cleanup with a file and/or sand paper. I would think that it would still work properly, long as the compressor wheel is able to spin freely. Of course I could be wrong about all of this so ask around, but if it were mine you know what I'd be doing ;)

Good Luck,
-Adam

take it to a good machine shop or maybe a good rim repair shop.
i'm sure they can get it out.

I wouldn't risk it. Send it in to deadbolt or FP and have it overhauled and fitted with a new housing. Looks like it has some miles on it anyway. It's probably due.

Yea, what these guys said....definatley better than a hammer ;)

-Adam

sorry Adam I didn't realize it was in your forum.

Sorry for what? Seriously, your suggestion is better than mine. Sometimes I have a habit of going back to my old school Mcgyver ways. But something like damage to a turbo should be taken care of by a professional turbo tech, which I am not.

-Adam