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Ever replaced the turbo ?

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:53 am
by alastairg
Anyone replaced their turbo and if so why. If failure cause and mileage

I am on original at 107,000

RE: Ever replaced the turbo ?

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:00 pm
by S2tuner
You know you don't have to, even though that brand new shiny baby is saying "put me on"... haha ;)

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:17 pm
by Cobstar
Still on original at 160,000 miles.

Re: RE: Ever replaced the turbo ?

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:50 pm
by alastairg
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

RE: Re: RE: Ever replaced the turbo ?

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:15 pm
by VaudiGR
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