stoneyhill
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03 jetta tdi, I need a new turbo/vnt, can I buy a good aftermarket one ?
aftermarket turbo
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Lex4TDI4Life
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Highly doubtful. But...
1. What makes you think you actually need a new turbo? Dealerships and some mechanics are fond of throwing turbos at these cars when not really called for.
2. If you DO need a new turbo, go with a relatively local vendor with an excellent reputation that supports this site: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=117&products_id=388 And it's on sale
1. What makes you think you actually need a new turbo? Dealerships and some mechanics are fond of throwing turbos at these cars when not really called for.
2. If you DO need a new turbo, go with a relatively local vendor with an excellent reputation that supports this site: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=117&products_id=388 And it's on sale
ItAintRodKnock
Veteran Member
X2 on what he's said.Highly doubtful. But...
1. What makes you think you actually need a new turbo? Dealerships and some mechanics are fond of throwing turbos at these cars when not really called for.
2. If you DO need a new turbo, go with a relatively local vendor with an excellent reputation that supports this site: http://idparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=117&products_id=388 And it's on sale
1. Definitely worth a reply.
2. Follow this instruction and you won't be disappointed. Try to find your own source and it is likely you could regret it.
TDI Convert
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Absolutely do not buy a turbo from Ebay that is re-manufactured. Nothing from China. They're all junk. The reason is you need a VSR balancing machine for a VNT turbo and almost everyone does not have one to do it.
If you don't have the $800 for a brand new Garrett or Borg-Warner, consider buying a low mileage used turbo from one of the members here. Check the classified section. Guys are always removing stock turbos and putting bigger turbos on. You can pick a good used VNT-15 or VNT-17 for $400 or so. A much better choice than buying from Ebay or some other source.
If you don't have the $800 for a brand new Garrett or Borg-Warner, consider buying a low mileage used turbo from one of the members here. Check the classified section. Guys are always removing stock turbos and putting bigger turbos on. You can pick a good used VNT-15 or VNT-17 for $400 or so. A much better choice than buying from Ebay or some other source.