shlalom
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I've received great, timely advice around this forum in the past and am curious to see what the prevailing opinion here might be on a blown turbo. '01 Jetta
The shop diagnosing my issue left a message with a housemate while I was away tonight saying my problem is a blown turbo, estimates roughly $1,800 for a fix.
I've read that some shops would rebuild the turbo. I'm generally inclined to have complex parts rebuilt and/or replaced usually and just install them myself if a lot of specific fine tuning isn't required. It would seem to me in this case removing a bad turbo and replacing with a reman or rebuilt one wouldn't be too difficult, but I've never had to venture into this area with my car before.
It has a salvage title, originally cost me $2,200 and is also requiring some body work to get it looking respectable again. I don't know if a shop repair verging on 2k is worth it to me at this point, although I could possibly justify a $500 rebuild on the turbo.
Any thoughts? Suggestions? Money is tight right now and this has been my dependable, efficient commuter for about two years now. I hate to let it go over something like this honestly...
The shop diagnosing my issue left a message with a housemate while I was away tonight saying my problem is a blown turbo, estimates roughly $1,800 for a fix.
I've read that some shops would rebuild the turbo. I'm generally inclined to have complex parts rebuilt and/or replaced usually and just install them myself if a lot of specific fine tuning isn't required. It would seem to me in this case removing a bad turbo and replacing with a reman or rebuilt one wouldn't be too difficult, but I've never had to venture into this area with my car before.
It has a salvage title, originally cost me $2,200 and is also requiring some body work to get it looking respectable again. I don't know if a shop repair verging on 2k is worth it to me at this point, although I could possibly justify a $500 rebuild on the turbo.
Any thoughts? Suggestions? Money is tight right now and this has been my dependable, efficient commuter for about two years now. I hate to let it go over something like this honestly...
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