Whipple rebuild a DIY job?

[rich017]

Late model Gen1 2.3 W140 Whipple. Direct drive, not extended snout. Have any of you done a rebuild yourself? Mine is not making noise, but has 100K+ on it and I want to keep it reliable. Curious if this is a DIY capable job or something that needs odd knowledge and tools to complete.

I do have a press if that is needed. But nothing else if I need to machine things to press and pull parts.

 

[SID297]

I'd send it back to Whipple.

 

[rich017]

I'd send it back to Whipple.

That or Jon Bond if I have to. I’m pretty handy so figured I would save the $800 and do it myself if it’s even possible. Kits are around $400 to rebuild yourself. Just can’t find any info, only people asking about it previously and no solid answers

 

[Bullitt1448]

it can't be that difficult, I think the kit is just bearings and seals

 

[SID297]

it can't be that difficult, I think the kit is just bearings and seals

And if you pooch it up the least little bit you brick the blower. I'd rather put that on someone else.

 

[Bullitt1448]

The trick is follow the instructions, have the tools and be at least competent mechanically. No one cares more about your car than you do.

But nothing wrong with sending it out either.

 

[offroadkarter]

That or Jon Bond if I have to.

Friend of mine used Superchargers Online for his Trilogy rebuild which is basically a MP112. They also cover whipples

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[rich017]

SCOL can kick rocks. Told me 2,400-4,300!!!!! Smoking crack!!

Friend of mine used Superchargers Online for his Trilogy rebuild which is basically a MP112. They also cover whipples

Home - Superchargers Online

Your source for New superchargers, supercharger kits, and remanufacturing.

superchargersonline.com

 

[Bullitt1448]

This is the rebuild kit from Jegs.

 

[tporter67]

id personally send it back to whipple and get it updated to gen3 specs

 

[Slow 99]

Ladies and Gentlemen... The blower no longer turns lmao

But in all seriousness, just get it rebuilt by Whipple themselves or somewhere that knows what they're doing. I wouldn't risk doing something incorrectly and then you've got a $6k paperweight instead of spending around 2-3k for a proper rebuild