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Help needed Right bank Turbo
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:11 pm
by metcalp
Help the right bank turbo seal is leaking into the exhaust when left at idle and overrun. no smoke on boost. can anyone tell me method for dropping engine ? ie can you drop it in one lump box / suspension together ? i have just had all the front off to do cambelt and water pump. whats the cost of replacment turbos ?
not a happy bunny.
RE: Help needed Right bank Turbo
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:19 pm
by Shoppinit
Are you sure it's the turbo? What makes you think this?
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm
by metcalp
because its only the right bank. andv when turbo spinning it is ok . white smoke not blue if it were burnt in the engine.
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:18 pm
by Shoppinit
You're not too far from Grizz. Might be worth giving him a call?
Why would the smoke be white and not blue if it's oil?
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:58 pm
by paul_23
Dropping the engine is a big job and takes 20-25hrs for an experienced hand. Mine was dropped with sub frame/suspension. Supposed to replace both turbos or get them remachined at garrett etc.
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:25 am
by grizz
Has it used any water ???
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:40 pm
by Cornishmoocher
Oi, you are in Las Vegas and not working!
Hope you are are having a debauched time, because when you get back, my barge is very sick.........
Cheers matey, enjoy!
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:53 pm
by RichRS6
Sounds like a similar problem to Yours Mooch !
It must be the time of year.
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:44 am
by metcalp
grizz
Not using water just oil. do you know any where i pair of second hand turbos ? car has done 113000 miles so due a pair
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:36 pm
by Pau1
I have a pair of old ones but they'd need rebuilt or re-cored.
My right hand turbo let go this year too but I managed to get hold of a pair brand new but 2nd hand.
If you want my old two to get rebuilt let me know. I would like £650 for them.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:10 pm
by metcalp
£650 for a pair of turbos that may not even repair ? thats a bit expensive even for a rs6 owner.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:15 pm
by Shoppinit
You could make an art-deco hairdryer out of them.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:30 pm
by Pau1
metcalp wrote:£650 for a pair of turbos that may not even repair ? thats a bit expensive even for a rs6 owner.
Just offering some help.
They will repair no bother. The LH side one is fine, the RH one, which failed on me would need a recore thats all. Obviously you'd get both done at the same time anyway.
TBH, i have no idea how much they are worth so just asking if anyone would like them to get sent away in the mean time.
To change your turbos you need to drop the engine, gearbox and front subframe with suspension etc. taking up someone's ramps in their garage. You'll be paying for the time on the ramps so you can't leave your car sitting there disabled waiting for your own turbos to come back from a rebuild.
Anyway, just a thought, i won't be using them or sending them away for a rebuild so they are available to whoever might need them.
Eurocarparts were wanting £2600 for a pair of new OEM ones. Didn't bother asking Audi...
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:39 pm
by grizz
I've got good used turbos in stock ..grizz
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:56 am
by metcalp
GRIZZ
Sorry I have not been in contact re turbos been on holiday.
How much are the turbos? What miles have they done etc
How bad are they to fit? I know the engine /gearbox/ suspension has to be dropped .but can it be done in one big lump? I have my own garage and have done my own cam belt /water pump etc i have limited Audi experience .I would also like a coil over kit for the old girl what would you recommend price please for supply only.
Regards Paul