First problem with my GTI [SOLVED - Video)

[Moz]

Well today was the day it went back into the mechanic who was stripping the Turbo out for me, eagerly awaiting the news if the turbo is knackered.

[Moz]

Well had a call from the mechanic and he said it's the wastegate that's broken, he says even when you tap it you can replicate the noise.

Said for a recon looking £500 from what he's seen.

I know nothing of Turbos, does this wastegate form part of the turbo, as my mechanic said you have to replace the whole lot really. I've found a few GTI Turbos on Ebay for £250's

Would this be right?

[56OctyVRS]

The wastegate is integral to the turbo housing.  I would always be cautious about buying a second hand turbo, as you dont know the history of the turbo or how its been treated.

[Moz]

The wastegate is integral to the turbo housing.  I would always be cautious about buying a second hand turbo, as you dont know the history of the turbo or how its been treated.

So in all fairness it's worth getting a recon for £500 from a place which offers warranty etc?

[Dan.b]

Speak to CR turbos. They are fairly priced and give warranty. Never had an issue with them and we do around 5 per month at work.

[56OctyVRS]

The wastegate is integral to the turbo housing.  I would always be cautious about buying a second hand turbo, as you dont know the history of the turbo or how its been treated.

So in all fairness it's worth getting a recon for £500 from a place which offers warranty etc?

Thats what Id do mate

[Moz]

So just thought I'd update with a video.

Mechanic just dropped my car off and sent me a video he took.

He said the wastegate was knackered hence needing a new turbo.

I went all out and bought a brand new one and not a recon turbo. He says it feels totally different, so looking forward to driving this again and hopefully fall back in love with it.

Anyway, a lot of cash later, here is the video of my knackered wastegate you hear the noise of in the video.

I've no idea what I'm looking at, but I'm guessing you shouldn't be able to do this with your finger?

[bacillus]

I've no idea what I'm looking at, but I'm guessing you shouldn't be able to do this with your finger?

That's affirmative....   

[Moz]

I've no idea what I'm looking at, but I'm guessing you shouldn't be able to do this with your finger?

That's affirmative....   

haha. Any idea what would cause this?

[Top Cat]

I've no idea what I'm looking at, but I'm guessing you shouldn't be able to do this with your finger?

That's affirmative....   

haha. Any idea what would cause this?

Yes! putting your finger in.    ( sorry couldn't resist )

[Moz]

I've no idea what I'm looking at, but I'm guessing you shouldn't be able to do this with your finger?

That's affirmative....   

haha. Any idea what would cause this?

Yes! putting your finger in.    ( sorry couldn't resist )

Haha!! At least he wore a rubber !