Precision Remanufacturing and Flow Control Integrity

The Turbo Kings–remanufactured Caterpillar C-13 Water Pump (10R-9818 / 356-7560) restores factory cooling performance through a full precision rebuild. Every incoming core is disassembled, chemically stripped, and ultrasonically cleaned to remove scale, rust, and casting residue before machining begins.

Pump housings are resurfaced to exact Caterpillar flatness standards, and all bearing bores are trued to OEM tolerance. A new heavy-duty shaft and bearing set are installed and dynamically balanced to eliminate vibration under load. Each unit is rebuilt for fleets that demand stable coolant circulation and extended component life in high-duty environments.

Seal Integrity and Flow Efficiency

Turbo Kings replaces every seal assembly with a dual-lip, high-temperature mechanical seal, designed to handle the pressure fluctuations of modern diesel cooling systems. Seal faces are hand-lapped and fitted against the machined seat for zero seepage even during thermal cycling.

The impeller is restored or replaced to original hydraulic geometry and balanced for even coolant distribution across all jacket passages. Flow tests confirm consistent output volume and pressure stability throughout the operating range. This ensures optimized temperature control, lower parasitic drag, and long-term bearing reliability.

What Makes Turbo Kings Different

Turbo Kings applies aerospace-grade remanufacturing standards to heavy-duty diesel components. Each C-13 water pump undergoes dimensional inspection at every stage — from shaft runout to impeller clearance. Technicians use digital micrometry and controlled torque sequences to maintain uniform tolerances across every unit.

Rather than simply replacing wear items, Turbo Kings validates the entire mechanical system: bearing pre-load, seal pressure, and gear mesh accuracy are all recorded in the build log. Final assemblies are serialized and leak-tested under pressurized coolant simulation, guaranteeing OEM-level performance and traceable quality assurance.

Our Process at a Glance

• Core Disassembly & Cleaning: Full teardown and multi-stage ultrasonic cleaning.

• Machining & Inspection: Surfaces trued, bolt holes restored, housing inspected for porosity.

• Shaft & Bearing Replacement: New precision bearings installed with calibrated preload.

• Seal System: Dual-lip mechanical seal hand-fitted and verified for pressure integrity.

• Impeller Balancing: Refinished impeller dynamically balanced for smooth flow.

• Final Pressure Test: Pump tested for leaks, vibration, and bearing stability.

• Warranty: 6-Month / Unlimited Mileage coverage.

Why Fleets and Owner-Operators Trust Turbo Kings

Every Turbo Kings remanufactured C-13 water pump is built to outlast mass-produced alternatives through strict process discipline and OEM-grade materials. Each 10R-9818 / 356-7560 unit is performance-validated to deliver equal or better flow and reliability than new.

For fleets and owner-operators who demand cooling system stability and mechanical integrity under sustained load, Turbo Kings stands behind every pump with proven engineering and measurable performance. This isn’t just a rebuild — it’s a precision-engineered solution for the Caterpillar C-13 platform.