TheGoyimKnow
Member
Hi everyone-
Recently picked up an 04 Golf. Shortly after I got it, I felt a loss of power, sort of like the turbo wasn't engaging. Few days later, same sort of thing except now the turbo was making a ??? sound. Not too familiar with diesel engines, but I think it's safe to say the turbo is shot. I'm a college student, and don't have the money to replace it with an OEM turbo that the dealer says is $1500+. What are my options here? Do I just throw in one from eBay until I can afford a higher quality one? I've also seen rebuild kits for >$100.
If anyone is in the Salt Lake City, Utah area and wants to come help me out, I'll gladly pay you. Or, if anyone can recommend an honest shop that won't try and screw me that would be great too. Thanks!
Recently picked up an 04 Golf. Shortly after I got it, I felt a loss of power, sort of like the turbo wasn't engaging. Few days later, same sort of thing except now the turbo was making a ??? sound. Not too familiar with diesel engines, but I think it's safe to say the turbo is shot. I'm a college student, and don't have the money to replace it with an OEM turbo that the dealer says is $1500+. What are my options here? Do I just throw in one from eBay until I can afford a higher quality one? I've also seen rebuild kits for >$100.
If anyone is in the Salt Lake City, Utah area and wants to come help me out, I'll gladly pay you. Or, if anyone can recommend an honest shop that won't try and screw me that would be great too. Thanks!