Wastegate Actuator damage
September 25, 2013Faulty or damaged actuators are the cause of many of the turbo problems we see at AET, but they can…
Future Turbo Tech – Developments in Turbocharging
August 20, 2013If you read last month’s ‘Turbocharged Future” post, you’ll know that Turbocharging is going mainstream. More and more major vehicle…
A turbocharged future – why more and more automotive manufacturers are turning to the turbo
August 13, 2013Whilst turbocharging was once reserved for true petrolheads and performance enthusiasts, the technology is now becoming more and more popular…Compressor Cover damage – corrosion
July 16, 2013In the first two images, you can see corrosion damage to the seal area and inlet of the compressor cover.…Compressor Cover damage – scoring
July 3, 2013When it comes to turbo damage, oil has a lot to answer for, with oil pressure, delay and contamination all…Common Turbo Faults and How to Spot Them
July 1, 2013Our experienced teams have been helping customers from across the UK with their turbocharger repairs since 1974. In this post,…Compressor Wheel – ‘mouse & nut’ damage
June 21, 2013You couldn’t make this one up. One of our customers had parked their car up for winter and during this…
Turbochargers vs Superchargers – the big debate
June 13, 2013At AET Turbos, we’re often asked to explain the difference between turbochargers and superchargers. Whilst we briefly covered the topic…Seal Plate Damage – Excessive Wear of Bearings
May 15, 2013If the thrust or journal bearings become excessively worn, then they can cause damage to the seal plates like in…Seal Plate Damage – Excessive Play in Bearings
May 15, 2013Here, the seal plate has been damaged by excessive play in the journal bearings (also known as thrust bearings).
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