Just got in from inspecting my new toy, traced the oil leak to drivers side turbo (OH CRAP). I now need to look at the options available to get the job sorted and would be grateful for any advice you may have to offer.

 

I know this aint gonna be cheep but I am not sure weather to have the original turbos repaired or go for new ones. Only one turbo is leaking at the moment but since its an engine out job would I be wiser to have both done at the same time? Should I pay the extra for new turbos, which may be a better bet in the long run? The original turbos have 100K on them and the car has had the cats removed (think that’s relevant).

 

On the subject, Would you recommend I pay extra for up rated turbos or is that going to lead to ecu upgrades, intake upgrades, breather kits and all kinds of other stuff that I know very little about.

 

I guess what I would like is an idea of prices and options and any recommendations, having just bought the car I’m fairly skint but an idea of costs will at least give me an idea of what is coming.

 

Thanks a lot

 

Steve

 

P.S going for a bath now (covered in oil) but will check back in an hour or so.

 

Good point andy - more likely to be the attachment onto the turbo cracked though I'd have thought..... Thinking about it I really do doubt that its the oil seals gone - there's just too much oil being lost.....

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy