Turbos

Nicrocc · Apr 10, 2018

Hello all, I have a blown turbo and I need to buy a new one. Rock auto has about six to choose from. Are there specific turbos for California cars. I have my eye on the MAHLE brand they seems reportable, and the price is right in the middle. My friend tells me to be cautious because of emission differences on specific models. I have an o3 golf

Kalter|Tod · Apr 10, 2018

Need more info on the car...... What year and engine does it have..... Please post so we can help you

flee · Apr 10, 2018

If it's an '03 Golf it is an ALH.
No reason not to get the Mahle turbo. Maybe consider getting one from one of the trusted vendors here.
I actually have one on the shelf 'just in case'.

mahir · Apr 13, 2018

I also need to replace my turbo also alh. I found a used one but idk if i should take it.
What should i look when if i take it and when installing it shouldi put some oil inside it.
My turbo looks like this it whiness and the car seems like it loost allot of power.

Also is there a guide for buying used turbos on this forums. I've saw one some time ago but idk where.

benIV · Apr 13, 2018

i am replacing mine. I'm buying the garrett vnt-15 to replace. it's what it came with originally. I was considering vnt-17 but several members have said they replaced with a vnt-15 and it works great. My car has no performance upgrades, but some using the vnt-15 to replace have minor upgrades and it still is a great replacement fit.

Lots of options. depends what you want.

Nicrocc · Apr 13, 2018

flee said:
If it's an '03 Golf it is an ALH.
No reason not to get the Mahle turbo. Maybe consider getting one from one of the trusted vendors here.
I actually have one on the shelf 'just in case'.

Hello thanks for your advice. Are selling this turbo?

Nicrocc · Apr 13, 2018

mahir said:
I also need to replace my turbo also alh. I found a used one but idk if i should take it.
What should i look when if i take it and when installing it shouldi put some oil inside it.
My turbo looks like this it whiness and the car seems like it loost allot of power.

Also is there a guide for buying used turbos on this forums. I've saw one some time ago but idk where.

Turbo buying guide that sounds like a great resource

flee · Apr 13, 2018

Nicrocc said:
Hello thanks for your advice. Are selling this turbo?

Nope, we have 2 VW's that are old enough to need a replacement VNT-15 someday.
I bought it from one of the trusted vendors (IDParts) that had them on sale. Just in case!

Nicrocc · Apr 13, 2018

ok thanks.

UhOh · Apr 13, 2018

All of the reputable brand VNT15s will be plug and play (no emissions concerns). MAHLE has been reported to be a good unit. You can purchase wherever you wish, but I always look to buy parts from this site's supporting vendors because they are great (always stand behind their sales; and they're here on the forums providing great input).

Turbos

Nicrocc

Member

Kalter|Tod

Veteran Member

flee

Veteran Member

mahir

Active member

benIV

Veteran Member

Nicrocc

Member

Nicrocc

Member

flee

Veteran Member

Nicrocc

Member

UhOh

Top Post Dawg