CM871 turbo premature bearing failure

[Nostalgic]

I don't follow OE pricing very close, but it seems like maybe the prices have softened a tad? $5500-6k range for 871 era RX turbos.

My YTS failed - not because of craftmanship, but because of the vgt assembly. The studs became loose and wallowed out. On tear down, I was amazed it was still working at all - it only stuck when doing sweeps cold.

Out of any non OE rebuilder independent shops, I'd lean toward YTS being the most meticulous during balancing and assembling, but he has the same problem all other rebuilders have - no access to genuine parts. Mcbee, HD, etc all rely on aftermarket VGT rings and vanes, etc. I even see Bullydog jumping in selling aftermarket crap at nearly OE pricing.