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9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:30 am
by Nikiel01
Hi there,

On Saturday while driving I heard a clinging noise like something had fallen out and which followed with clouds of white smoke and oil in my exhaust. Oil light came on flashing red and beeping. By now it's clear the turbo is broken. What are my options to upgrade, repair or replace? Also suggestions anything just to help. The car is at 180000kms is it worth keeping going forward?

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:59 am
by THANAS
Send Lodewyk on the forum a message, he can definitely assist.

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:17 am
by panic-mechanic
What do you mean is it worth keeping going forward? would you rather sell it broken or steip it for spares which is the alternatives?

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:39 am
by DES7
Yes it is definitely worth keeping the car. Polo GTi's are strong, reliable and relatively easy to maintain.
Replace with the same turbo unless you are prepared to strengthen/upgrade other components as well.
Try: http://turboreplacement.co.za/

If you selling the car, PM me or sms me on zero81 34zero 85zero4

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:08 pm
by JasonCPT
I just bought a brand new eBay turbo for my car for R3k, so you can go that route too.

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:22 pm
by Nikiel01
thanks guys, who can your'll recommend to do the work? just skeptical because im always getting messed around by mechanics.

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:38 pm
by Pynoxim
Nikiel01 wrote:thanks guys, who can your'll recommend to do the work? just skeptical because im always getting messed around by mechanics.
Yourself. It's doable with hand tools, there aren't any special tools needed and if you're mechanically minded it shouldn't be too difficult

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:34 am
by panic-mechanic
Do Replace the bolts that hold the turbo onto the manifold though.

Re: 9n3 GTi Turbo Replacement

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:30 am
by JasonCPT
panic-mechanic wrote:Do Replace the bolts that hold the turbo onto the manifold though.
Agreed. Some kits do come with these but double check, don't use the old bolts.