i got this turbo off ebay from a guy who has a whole z parts store and he told me it was a rebuilt turbo. well i get it and the turbine doesn't move at all. and all the bolts were missing off the compresser side (i think) i called him and asked about it and he gave me the run around and i found out that he just rattle canned the turbo like 5 times without covering the turbine or anything. he wont give me a refund so my question is, any way to make it work or is there any kinda rebuild kit i can buy? or should i just try to find a new/used one because this is the last thing between me and getting my car back together.
thanks for the help,
sean

 

Did you pay via Paypal? You can file a complaint & usually get your $$$ back. A GOOD rebuild on that turbo will run $250-$500.

In case no one has told you yet... DON'T BUY TURBOS ON EBAY.

 

yea i went through paypal. well the whole reason i went with ebay is because, being 16 and making 6 bucks an hour is pretty horrible. especially when it comes to an engine rebuild. any good sites to get one from?

 

So did you file a complaint?

Yep.... www.dexonline.com

Contact your local turbocharger service shop.

 

ill file one tomorrow after i try to peice a turbo together from the 2 i have

 

I wouldn't take the one he sent you apart or you'll risk messing up your refund. Put it in the box it came in and send it back in the same condition you received it. Take some photos of it to document what was wrong with it in the event you have to "prove" your side. Write down everything that was said on your earlier call to him as best you can remember along with any dates, times and save copies of any emails you have with him. If you screw with the turbo, you may loose your money.

And don't wait until tomorrow to file the complaint. It's online and you can do it any time day or night.

 

nice car. I fixed your signature...

 

yea im almost in the same boat. i bought a smartphone off ebay from a guy that used it. needless to say when i got it it wouldnt read my sim card and had a error. so i filed a dispute on paypal just taking time. its close to 2 months now >_< but yes if you paid with paypal file a claim.

 

thanks for all the help. im filling a complaint right now.

 

What's the guy's ebay name?

 

what had he said to you when you bithed at him about it? and hoe did you find out about it just getting rattle canned and what not w/e you found out about him/it

i cant believe the turbine doesnt move at all. what was the ad like? got a link (if its still active) ? im curious to see his ad.

 

Maybe this item? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsu...spagenameZWDVW

I sure hope this wasn't the one... it sold for $200 + $28 shipping. Doesn't really say that the item FUNCTIONS tho. And the wastegate actuator is disconnected.

I REALLY HOPE THIS ISN'T THE ONE....

 

lol. it is painted

 

the wastegate actuator is on backwords!!! hahahaha!!!!

aaaah... a2602nv@yahoo.com ...I know that guy. You're not getting your money back.

 

" Clean and ready to install, includes everything shown."
I hope you can use the ready to install part as him implying that it requires no work or rebuild and that it was functional.

 

it can't be installed as pictured. The wastegate actuator is in the way. But, once installed there was no claim to its functionality except for in the feedback he says that it came off of a running car. Maybe the turbine just needs to be freed up from paint and then it may actually work.

 

yea thats the one when i talked to him on the phone before i bought it he said he rebuilt it and that he sells z parts all the time and that it was good to go. Wow i feel like a dumbass now. i just needed a part quick

 

It happens. You live & learn. Make sure you note all these probs in the dispute.

 

wow what a DOUCHEBAG!!!!!!!! where's he live? some one should go to his house and kidnap his daughter. DIBS!!!!!



EDIT: wow! this guy is something ****ing else. im looking at his feedback and some dude gave him nuetral, which is no big, and the guy tore him apart and gave him negative. and i see in the feedback he called you a LIAR! lol. can you post a vid and or picts of the turbo as you have it? and yeah thats totally spray painted the wastegate actuator though on the wrong side (needs re-clocked) should be a nice brass/gold color.


EDIT: this guy is a total redneck troll. lol, he is totally just riping parts and sending them. and when he gets negative feedback he says LAIR instead of liar..... lol. and then calls them a scammer and says seller be aware not beware. seriously look for all his negative/nuetral feeeback its a riot!

 

i think its like minessota. spring break. were whoopin his ***

 

Looking at the ebay item.... he lives in Rancho Cucamonga, Cali.

"Cucamonga Crackah Killahs!"

 

oh. well still. lets whoop sum ***

 

ya, he's a So Cal guy... had a 1st place Z at the MSA show years ago... and a 620 truck

 

yea i dont understand why he would sell such a shitty part. and then he just has to be a total ******* on top of everything.

 

post some pics showing all sides broseph. also, send some oil through the passage and try to free it up, maybe the paint just stuck it. still though, thats ****.