I've got an 08-plate GT Sport 170 with 74k on it, that I've owned for a few months. It's got a FSH (VW and Specialist) and had 1 previous owner that is a middle-aged, sensible-driving family friend. It's been good as gold until last week...
It has developed a noise - only when cold and between 1500-2000 revs - that sounds like a police siren.It's always had a bit of a whistle under heavy acceleration - nothing alarming but something I put down to being a characteristic of the car (my first TDI).
I've got:
- No smoke
- No loss of power - pulls *very* strongly in all gears
- No warning lights
...Basically, nothing that would indicate a fault or impending failure!?
Searching for 'police siren turbo' returns loads of results for the PD140 but not a huge amount on the PD170. Maybe I'm being unconsciously selective about what I'm reading
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I'm coming 'round to the idea that my turbo's goosed. I'm also not sure how long it's got left before it dies? So I guess I'm asking you guys about my options.
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I think my choices are:
- Buying an OE replacement (est. £700-1000 for the part + fitting)? Not a good option if it's failed after 74k of being pampered.
- Buy a Garrett replacement from Darkside? Would this option be a direct replacement? No aspirations for big power, though.
- Anything else I should consider?
Many thanks!
B.