coolbean1000
Member
Hi - should i replace the turbo or replace the car?
Here's the specifics:
2003 TDI manual, 220,000 miles. (I've had it since 2005/35k miles.) Replaced clutch, timimg belt, tensioner, starter, water pump, intake manifold (due to coke buildup.) The turbo was going into limp-mode, and i gave it about 4 easy-off treatments. it still goes into limp mode at 3-4-5th gear at 100% throttle. (So i don't use 100%) Compression is good; engine has been well maintained with synthentic oil changes every 5k miles. I like this car and would prefer keeping it, but...
The question(s):
How much should replacing the turbo cost (assume rebuilt turbo from rothenbacher Engineering/hansautoparts.com out of N.Carolina)?
Does the motor need to be pulled to replace turbo?
What should the total cost be (Southern NJ) to replace the turbo?
What should i consider replacing while the engine is apart?
Thank you all in advance for any guidance!
Phil
What other things
Here's the specifics:
2003 TDI manual, 220,000 miles. (I've had it since 2005/35k miles.) Replaced clutch, timimg belt, tensioner, starter, water pump, intake manifold (due to coke buildup.) The turbo was going into limp-mode, and i gave it about 4 easy-off treatments. it still goes into limp mode at 3-4-5th gear at 100% throttle. (So i don't use 100%) Compression is good; engine has been well maintained with synthentic oil changes every 5k miles. I like this car and would prefer keeping it, but...
The question(s):
How much should replacing the turbo cost (assume rebuilt turbo from rothenbacher Engineering/hansautoparts.com out of N.Carolina)?
Does the motor need to be pulled to replace turbo?
What should the total cost be (Southern NJ) to replace the turbo?
What should i consider replacing while the engine is apart?
Thank you all in advance for any guidance!
Phil
What other things