Ever replaced the turbo ?

2.2 I5 20v turbo - 315 bhp
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Ever replaced the turbo ?

Post by alastairg » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:53 am

Anyone replaced their turbo and if so why. If failure cause and mileage

I am on original at 107,000
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RE: Ever replaced the turbo ?

Post by S2tuner » Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:00 pm

You know you don't have to, even though that brand new shiny baby is saying "put me on"... haha ;)

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Post by Cobstar » Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:17 pm

Still on original at 160,000 miles.

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Re: RE: Ever replaced the turbo ?

Post by alastairg » Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:50 pm

S2tuner wrote:You know you don't have to, even though that brand new shiny baby is saying "put me on"... haha ;)
I know its still in its box waiting for me you and the Doug to fit and map. Just need the time M
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RE: Re: RE: Ever replaced the turbo ?

Post by VaudiGR » Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:15 pm

these turbos have 270degree bearings.they only need a service every 120.000Kms as audi suggests
mine had a hotside problem when i decided to replace it.I bought a new one from STK,did 2000Kms and now went for a garrett.so it is for sale!pm me if interested

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