Took my car to the mechanic's today; I guess a blade in my turbo is cracked/chipped. He told me I have several months left before it completely dies, but the car is not driving so well now. He quoted $1500 for parts and labor to replace the turbo. How difficult is it to change the turbo on a 99.5? I have very little experience with this sort of thing, but I'd like to learn (and save money). Also, on that note, does anybody have a turbo they'd like to sell?
Thanks all.

 

It shoulnt be very hard to change it out, provide you have the proper tools. You may even want to upgrade to a k04 turbo for some more horsies! PM Doose for info.

 

Excuse me jest, Ive installed 3 of them myself, so i know a lil about them too...lol... Yes jbum, your car will noy run right with the damaged blade, it will most likely run rough,and will get worse. I have a used ko3 i am will to sell ya for 100bucks shipped.

 

Sorry I offer my most sincere apologies!

 

Audiboy, how many miles are on the turbo, and more importantly, since you've installed three of them, would I be able to install this (I've never changed any parts on a car before)? Do you have a write-up on how to do it by any chance?
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Yes i can get ya a write up thats step by step, i did it with no write up the first time and learned as i went. The turbo has a 100k on it, i have taken great care of it tho, there is barely any shaft play, which is good for a used turbo.

 

dude i have a 2001 k03 with only 60k on it and has no shaft play at all. my used k04 i bought from i cant remember had more shaft play then it did. i will sell it for 100 shipped and i will send it cod if u want! pm me for details

 

Audiboy, can you pleaser give me a brief summary of what's involved in swapping the turbo? (disconnecting hoses, unbolting, removing other engine parts, etc) That would be very helpful.
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i explained it to someone very well on here already if u search it bc his turbo went out. its prob on the next page

 

Audihere, you are the worst person alive to do business with,jblum, do not buy anything from audihere, he has scammed people out of over 175 bucks, dont trust him, neil and the others will agree. DO NOT buy anything from him.