2006 Jetta 1.9L PD TDI (BRM) code P0299 - Page 2

ecaddy · April 29th, 2012, 21:13

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Originally Posted by fanw01

I did test the actuator, the actuator does not hold vacuum. I know the actuator is bad but I really don't want to buy a new turbo for just a bad actuator.

After you replaced you turbo did you have any additional adjustments to make on the actuator? Do you know of a good repair manual for the VW? I have the Bentley Service manual.

I bought the turbo from a seller on ebay for $800 plus a $100 core. My old turbo is good so I will just sell the turbo without actuator on ebay and get more than what the core return is worth.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300527554417...84.m1439.l2649

Nice unit with no issues. The actuator bar was set at a different spot than my old one but they clearly marked it with red glue stuff so if I moved it they could tell. I left it alone and installed it that way. I then data logged it and this is what I got:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78986143@N02/6981005126/

If you have a Bently manual you have a lot more than I had, which was nothing. It took a good 8 hours to do but it really wasn't that hard. Replacing the dmf was a lot worse. I pulled the turbo out from the top of the motor but it could be done from underneath also. I drove the car up on ramps and not jack stands so I was not able to remove the passenger side axle, that is why I went out the top. I can give some help if you have questions, I don't know how detailed the manual is.

I did not find any write up on the internet for the 2006 turbo removal, and I looked a lot for one. If you are located near me I would be happy to donate some time to lend a hand.

fanw01 · April 30th, 2012, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecaddy

I bought the turbo from a seller on ebay for $800 plus a $100 core. My old turbo is good so I will just sell the turbo without actuator on ebay and get more than what the core return is worth.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300527554417...84.m1439.l2649

Nice unit with no issues. The actuator bar was set at a different spot than my old one but they clearly marked it with red glue stuff so if I moved it they could tell. I left it alone and installed it that way. I then data logged it and this is what I got:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78986143@N02/6981005126/

If you have a Bently manual you have a lot more than I had, which was nothing. It took a good 8 hours to do but it really wasn't that hard. Replacing the dmf was a lot worse. I pulled the turbo out from the top of the motor but it could be done from underneath also. I drove the car up on ramps and not jack stands so I was not able to remove the passenger side axle, that is why I went out the top. I can give some help if you have questions, I don't know how detailed the manual is.

I did not find any write up on the internet for the 2006 turbo removal, and I looked a lot for one. If you are located near me I would be happy to donate some time to lend a hand.

Thanks for the information you have been a big help. I am going to purchase a new turbo for my car also. I don't want to fight with modifications to a turbo and EGR tube at this time. I was thinking of replacing the turbo with a Garrett turbo but at this time there is not a good match for a Garrett turbo with a smart actuator that would not require modifications to the smart actuator or EGR tube. I do know I will not pay the stealership $2700-$3300 to replace the turbo.

Thanks for the offer to help out but I live in Nebraska so not that close to Illinois.