T3 Turbo Or ?

[StevenCJR31]

Howdy, i have a S3 auto R31 sedan (RB30E) for which ive bought a complete VLT setup, ie exhaust manifold, T3 turbo/lines ,S3 NISTUNE ecu, VLT injectors etc, i got it knowing there was a fair bit of freeplay in the turbo shaft, im asking opinions on the following two options . . . #1 get the T3 reconditioned with new bearings (approx cost?) . . .#2 i have a reconditioned VG30DET turbo sitting there not being used BUT the position of the oil/water feed/return lines are in the wrong place, can the turbo be "clocked"(is it even possible?)or is it not worth the effort?

any constructive comments welcome

[luvpsi]

The exhaust and compressor housings can be turned use the vg30 turbo

[StevenCJR31]

The exhaust and compressor housings can be turned use the vg30 turbo

is there a right/wrong way to do this? or just a matter of taking out the bolts and rotating the assembly in to the correct position and putting the bolts back in? sorry for the noob question but i havnt attempted this before

[luvpsi]

Exactly how you said it

[StevenCJR31]

Thanks Joel

[luvpsi]

All good

[SargeRX8]

Don't need to take the bolts out unless its seized. Loosen the front and rear housing then have someone hold them while you rotate the core.

[JonnoHR31]

your oil and water lines, dump pipe and probably intake pipes wont match up to the vg30 turbo though

buy another 30et turbo

[sweefu]

I would be interested in buying the VG30 unit if you don't end up using it