Porsche Cayenne Turbo Rebuilds
Pair-focused rebuilding for selected Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S TD04-family turbochargers, with tag verification, measured teardown and condition-based parts decisions.
Rebuild the Hardware You Own
Cayenne Turbo assemblies are expensive to replace and often arrive with different wear levels from side to side. A documented rebuild can preserve the original housings and application-specific configuration when the cores remain serviceable.
Every quote begins with both turbo tags, the vehicle year and engine, symptom history, modification list and clear photographs. Final scope follows teardown because heat damage, wheel contact, housing wear and prior repair work cannot be priced accurately from a model name alone.
Porsche Cayenne TD04 Pair Rebuilds Starting at $1,695
A clear public starting point for eligible customer-supplied pairs, with final scope based on the condition of both units.
From $1,695 per pair
Porsche Cayenne TD04 pair rebuilds start at $1,695 for eligible, rebuildable customer-supplied cores. Final pricing is established after teardown and inspection. Damaged wheels, shafts, actuators, housings, machining, missing parts, prior non-standard repairs, shipping and taxes are additional when required. No additional work is performed without approval.
A $295 pair inspection and teardown fee applies if the repair is declined. The fee is credited in full toward an approved rebuild.
Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S Families
Porsche used multiple left/right TD04HL variants across the first-generation Cayenne Turbo range. The following references are starting points rather than an interchange chart.
Early V8 twin-turbo units
Selected 4.5-liter Turbo applications use compact MHI TD04-family assemblies with side-specific housings and plumbing.
Later 957 applications
Later 4.8-liter cars introduce additional turbo-number, housing and wheel variations. Both units should be documented together.
TD04HL-20T reference
Selected Turbo S units appear in the TD04HL-20TK3S-11 family. Output level alone does not confirm internal specification.
What We Inspect
The two turbochargers are tracked individually while being evaluated as a system. That makes it possible to explain why the final scope may differ from one side to the other.
- Shaft and turbine wheel condition
- Compressor wheel damage and housing contact
- Journal bearings, thrust system and sealing components
- Center housing oil passages and heat evidence
- Turbine and compressor housing integrity
- Wastegate and actuator configuration observations
- Prior machining, mixed parts or non-standard repairs
Supported by Established Rebuild Components
Major repair components are available for confirmed TD04HL Cayenne applications. That makes this a strong candidate for inspection-led rebuild service without pretending every damaged core can be restored with the same kit.
Replacement wheels, shafts, actuators, housings, machining, missing components and damage from oil starvation or foreign objects are quoted separately when required. No added work is performed without approval.
Find the Cause, Not Just the Damage
A rebuilt turbocharger should not be installed until the system fault is understood. Oil supply and drain restrictions, crankcase pressure, intake debris, charge-air leaks, exhaust restrictions and control faults can all contribute to repeat failure.
Include any diagnostic findings from the vehicle so the turbo condition can be reviewed in context.
Information Before the Box Ships
Should I send both Cayenne turbos?
Yes. Pair inspection provides the clearest picture of wear, contamination and side-to-side hardware differences.
Can you identify the turbo from the VIN?
A VIN is helpful, but readable photographs of both physical turbo tags are still required before application and parts support are confirmed.
Do you rebuild Cayenne Turbo S units?
Selected TD04HL Turbo S applications are supported subject to exact tag verification and inspection of the housings and rotating components.
Can you provide a firm price before teardown?
We can discuss an expected range from the tags and photos. The approved final scope follows teardown because hard-part damage and prior repairs materially change the job.
Do you accept shipped-in work?
Yes. TurboRebuilds serves owners and repair shops nationwide. Contact us for packing and shipping instructions before sending the pair.
Send both tags, both turbos and the diagnostic story.
Start an inspection-led rebuild request from anywhere in the United States.
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