turbo Broke

[dteck]

My 1998 NB TDI WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRACKED TURBO
CASE. Have tried to order a new one from VW.Back order to no Idea when they can get one.Found 3 in the country but dealers refused to sell.$500.00 or more any way.I am now repairing it my self with fiberglass.any one else have this problem.
It broke at the mounting point.
DG Kauffman

 

[Strack]

I thought the Turbo unit was covered under VW's 10Yr/100K mile warranty ? How many miles are on your car ?

Call the VW zone representative and request warranty coverage. It's worth a try !

[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: Strack ]</p>

 

[tomo366]

check this link
http://forums.tdiclub.com/NonCGI/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=7&t=001544

 

[Sun Baked GL]

Fiberglass most likely won't work, due to the extreme heat the turbo can produce.

On a long run, the turbo is likely to heat soak the case. Internally you're talking temps over 1000°F. No telling what the case would get to on a long run.

Talk to, or e-mail Mickey, and ask him what type of repair work the guy doing the turbo mods can do.

Lastly, check out the warranty book and see if you're one of the ones still covered under the exhaust manifold clause.

[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: Sun Baked GL ]</p>

 

[VelvetFoot]

I have read of others who found turbo mounting bolts on the lower cover.