Turbo going on my mk5?

[tom619]

Hi there guys

My mechanics in the middle of replacing a part on my mk5 and had to check the turbo in the process, he says its going and its something to bare in mind, just wondering how much it would cost me if it does indeed go?

Thanks

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Just saying "the turbo is going" seems too vague. What's happening? A drop in performance? Unfamiliar sounds?

K03 or K04? - Someone here is selling a K03.

[tom619]

Erm, well its an 04 mk5 1.9 tdi so im not sure its k03 or k04. I cant remember the full details but I'll find out asap, he just said its going lol

[rtechniki]

Erm, well its an 04 mk5 1.9 tdi so im not sure its k03 or k04. I cant remember the full details but I'll find out asap, he just said its going lol

Your Golf mk5 1.9tdi will be running a garret variable geometry turbo which tends to be a solid turbo (early 200-2005 2.0TDI 140pd tend to have major turbo issues by poping the seals)  Its is very hard to do a visual inspection on any turbo and come up with the conclusion its "going"??  There should be some play in the shaft this is normal and not a sign of a failing bearings.  The most comming fault with variable geometry turbo (VNT) is the vanes becomming sticky causing the actuation control struggle to control the boost.  The "sticky vane" issues can cause limp mode with boost deviation fault codes.   Some places will want over £900 to fix the sticking vnt, but there are a few places which can sort it out for around £90 to £150 for a vnt clean using a cleaning kit from Innotec.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_geometry_turbocharger

[tom619]

Thanks I'll mention that tomorrow!

[dub_master77]

Get a second opinion mate, its not going to cost you anything.
I would also use the resourses on this website before shelling out any of your hard earned

[S800BRN]

A new turbo for my last Golf (140 GT TDi Sport) cost £1100 from Hawco Volkswagen! Though you can pick up reconditioned ones for alot cheaper!!

[PDT]

the 1.9tdi mk5's turbo suffer from turbo whine from worn bearings. Often customers will describe this as a police siren type sound.

[RedRobin]

Get a second opinion mate, its not going to cost you anything.
I would also use the resourses on this website before shelling out any of your hard earned

.... x 2  Good advice 

But do take notice of what PDT and JKM might suggest - They are true experts.

[S800BRN]

The siren symptom's deffo true - I kept checking my rear view mirror!
Best to replace it before it goes if it is on the way out.
My turbo blew and took the intercooler, cat and regulator flap with it!

[alastairc]

Anyone on the board got experience of the upgrade to K04 - and is it worth it?

[RedRobin]

Anyone on the board got experience of the upgrade to K04 - and is it worth it?

....Lots of people here have.

They won't necessarily see your post in this thread, so either do a Search or start a new topic asking your question 

[tom619]

A new turbo for my last Golf (140 GT TDi Sport) cost £1100 from Hawco Volkswagen! Though you can pick up reconditioned ones for alot cheaper!!

Ouch £1100? I havent heard any siren noises or anything like that, around what mileage are they usually expected to go? I'll hopefully be taking her in for a service at the dealers soon, is it something they can look for during the service and check for me?

Thanks

[jacko78]

Ive got a gttdi and I'm on my 3rd turbo. Even on sites like autocar, there saying our cars have weak
Turbos. I got my first one done at the dealers for £1500 all in. Second time I bought a reconditioned unit from eurocar parts for £480 and got a mechanic friend to fit it, also bought a new intercooler and hoses as you'll need theses aswell. They also gave my £90 quid refund when I took my old unit back. I'm afraid it's just our car having weak turbos. And like I said earlier even second hand car review sites know about this problem on the 2.0 diesels. And our sh*t turbos

[tom619]

Sh*t 3 turbos? What mileage did they all go at?