New/refurbed TDI turbo

[Jogon]

Been advised today that my turbo is worn, 160k on the clock, so its had some use, Saturday I overtook and halfway round the lorry, power dropped and I could only get to 2000 revs all the way home, after I turned my golf off then on again I could get above 2000 revs again, the question is new or refurbed turbo ?? (2.0 TDI BKD engine 2005)

[fransnz]

Hi

I had a problem on my previous car a 1.9 GT TDI. The car kept going in to "limp home mode" safety mode. I was told its my turbo after the car was Vagcomed.
I replaced the turbo with a new unit and still no luck, did a leak check and found nothing. After a lot of money and time i traced it to the plug on the intercooler being broken and the car reading a false turbo pressure.
You can check the turbo by pulling off the intake or exhaust and checking for shaft play.

Hope this helps good luck

[Andy]

time for a hybrid upgrade

[Trekmeister]

I second that, get a hybrid 

[Jogon]

It's been mapped, and quite happy with the performance/economy trade off at the mo, other than the hybrid turbo, any other parts or work need doing ??

Thanks for the info Fransnz, will look into that option  

[Andy]

are you sure the turbo has gone

[Jogon]

Not 100%, but been serviced and M.O.T'd today, and l mentioned Saturdays episode, and was advised that I may have a vein that has moved/jammed (forgive the lack of terminology) that would suggest a worn turbo, really don't wonna lose power mid overtake, so would take his (well respected word) and look into replacing it

[apples12]

depending on who the refurb turbo is from - go refurb!

look at gapturbo (global auto parts) if your mechanics allowing you to supply the turbo etc.

 

[Andy]

midland turbo are also good

[apples12]

i'd second midland turbo - they're well known for their hybrids too!