BEW won't start without pulling inlet tube

[86turbodsl]

I have an 05 BEW Golf. Was cruising to work last week and on highway started to accelerate. Suddenly lost all power and coasted to stop. Didn't see a cloud of smoke and the engine just had no power. Stopped and wouldn't idle. Towed it home and diagnosed a bad lift pump. It had 214K miles and was the original. Ok, so it's bad. Ordered a new lift pump and installed.

The car still wouldn't start. Checked for fuel, etc. On a whim, pulled the air inlet to the intake/EGR valve and the thing started right up. Am I correct in assuming that I have a blown turbo? Blocking the inlet?

I have a GT1749VA from a euro PD130. Would that bolt on if this is a dead turbo issue?

 

[JFettig]

Rags stuck in pipes?

 

[86turbodsl]

Nope, no rags. Haven't touched the intake side other than pulling the big black tube to see if I was getting air to start.

 

[gforce1108]

I ran for years with a dead lift pump so that may have not been why it died. Your thinking is decent though - pull the outlet of the turbo and reach inside.

 

[Shenandoah]

86turbodsl

I would guess dead turbo. Same scenario with our 2005 Jetta wagon.

Eric

 

[mogwai]

+1 blown turbo, I did the same troubleshooting you did and mine had seized completely. Picking up the car tonight with a new VNT-17 installed..

 

[JFettig]

Sounds more like something is obstructing the air pathway. Start by removing the turbo inlet pipe and air box and inspecting them, then intercooler piping.

Doesn't hurt to try the simple stuff before speculating on the worst.

 

[86turbodsl]

All it will do is idle, even with the hose pulled. No power, just dies if I try to move it. So that means exhaust is plugged too I think. Gotta be turbo.

 

[LNXGUY]

Turbo as previously mentioned.

 

[86turbodsl]

Ok, that seems like a consensus. I'll have to get it in the shop and confirm of course.

Is there a guide here somewhere on installing a GT1749 in place of a BW39 turbo? I searched, but came up empty.

 

[hevster1]

I have an 05 BEW Golf. Was cruising to work last week and on highway started to accelerate. Suddenly lost all power and coasted to stop. Didn't see a cloud of smoke and the engine just had no power. Stopped and wouldn't idle. Towed it home and diagnosed a bad lift pump. It had 214K miles and was the original. Ok, so it's bad. Ordered a new lift pump and installed.

The car still wouldn't start. Checked for fuel, etc. On a whim, pulled the air inlet to the intake/EGR valve and the thing started right up. Am I correct in assuming that I have a blown turbo? Blocking the inlet?

I have a GT1749VA from a euro PD130. Would that bolt on if this is a dead turbo issue?

Your turbo has seized. Replace it with a Garrett VNT-17 from Bora or ID.

 

[86turbodsl]

Guys, I already have a GT1749VA sitting on my shelf. Why buy another one?

 

[JFettig]

Get your hands dirty and investigate.

The VA is fine. just don't push it as hard as you would a VB.

 

[86turbodsl]

fyi. i confirmed failed turbo. turbine broke off at weld.