ken.fresno-tdi
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- Joined
- Jan 3, 2006
- Location
- Fresno, CA
- TDI
- 95 Eurovan EVC camper with 98 AHU engine (VeganVan02); 01 Jetta ALH engine and parts - waiting for transplant into 97 Eurovan (VeganVan03);05 BEW Beetle
Hi all, I just bought a 99.5 with 120,000 miles from an auto auction. It had a bad turbo, so I just replaced it with a new one thanks to Charlie at Kermatdi (great price and quick delivery). Now the car runs fine, no white smoke, and I hear the turbo sing at low rpms. But the car is definitely does not have the power of the turbo (I have a 98 tdi too, so I know what it should feel like). The only engine code is for the dreaded glow plug. I replaced the N75 valve - no difference. I've looked at the vacuum lines - nothing obvious. What to check next? VNT actuator? any electric lines? Would the MAF sensor have anything to do with this? The car is just *slow*, with the definite feel that the turbo is not engaging.
Thanks for the help!
Ken
Thanks for the help!
Ken