fix it or bin it?
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IDB1":264thvpf said:
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variable vane turbo on yours? could just be sooted up and stopping full movement hence the over boost! all that low mileage short low speed trip low and sitting around you do! try a few italian tune ups! or get a turbo cleaning kit and give that a try first before you splash out on a replacement
http://www.innotecworld.com/c-1064-turbo-clean-set.aspx
gets some good reviews on some of the forums, also have heard of people stripping it down and cleaning it! and getting good results
gets some good reviews on some of the forums, also have heard of people stripping it down and cleaning it! and getting good results
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VW diesels are fantastic engines, you know the rest of the car, it makes sense to repair.
Essentailly, a recon turbo is gonna have warranty, and shouldn't run close to £700. As already said, Turbos a re a simple plumbing job, easily do-able by someone with 5 thumbs.
HTH
Essentailly, a recon turbo is gonna have warranty, and shouldn't run close to £700. As already said, Turbos a re a simple plumbing job, easily do-able by someone with 5 thumbs.
HTH
I would go with self repair or maybe replacing the bearings in the turbo.
Discs and pads are a easy home DIY job, you can even fashion an "audible run out" tool rather than lash out on a dial guage.
We have a 1998 A6 on 208,000 miles. It still seems to going strong after the usual suspension work. You can't get greener than an old car.
Discs and pads are a easy home DIY job, you can even fashion an "audible run out" tool rather than lash out on a dial guage.
We have a 1998 A6 on 208,000 miles. It still seems to going strong after the usual suspension work. You can't get greener than an old car.
Always tried http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-parts?g ... fAod_grLOQ first for VAG parts.. if, that is, DIY is an option (for the brakes) ..
