Turbo :(
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Turbo :(
ok, im completly confused, i bought an 1997 audi a4 1.8 (t)
and i was told that the turbo doesn't work, so i took it into a shop upstate thast deals with european cars, and he said that my turbo isn't bad, but it's just not working....?!?!?! what else other than the turbo it's self could it be??
to anyone who will help
thanks,
dave
and i was told that the turbo doesn't work, so i took it into a shop upstate thast deals with european cars, and he said that my turbo isn't bad, but it's just not working....?!?!?! what else other than the turbo it's self could it be??
to anyone who will help
thanks,
dave
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For whatever reason, I've seen a bunch of 97's turbo wastegate arms snap. That was my problem too. 0 boost but the car drives ok (but like a dog.) If you have no faults then thats probably it. I just took the turbo out and had the arm welded back together. I'd almost put money on it.
Broken wastegate arm:
Fixed:
It might not be your problem, but I'll tell you why it happens anyways..
The wastegate flapper on the inside can become lose and bind when shutting, causing major stress on the arm and eventually snapping it. You would notice a boost leak or other symptoms when the flapper binds, but since you just got the car you wouldn't know. I used a C clip to tighten up the flapper so it shuts properly. Like this:
Flapper:
Broken wastegate arm:
Fixed:
It might not be your problem, but I'll tell you why it happens anyways..
The wastegate flapper on the inside can become lose and bind when shutting, causing major stress on the arm and eventually snapping it. You would notice a boost leak or other symptoms when the flapper binds, but since you just got the car you wouldn't know. I used a C clip to tighten up the flapper so it shuts properly. Like this:
Flapper:
Last edited by onepoint8tee; Jan 13, 2009 at 07:25 PM.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Warsaw, IN
Sounds like onepoint8tee may know better then I lol. Could be either but for it to "not work" the waste gate is more likely. Can't believe thats all they told you... any copy of the work order or receipt you can tell us what or if it says anything.
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Shoulda coughed up another $75 for a used k03s with decent miles!
It could also be that the people who diagnosed it just don't know that a stock 1.8t is slow as **** (is it stock?) Definitely need more info on how they checked.
It could also be that the people who diagnosed it just don't know that a stock 1.8t is slow as **** (is it stock?) Definitely need more info on how they checked.
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,023
From: Warsaw, IN
I finally drove a 1.8tqm today and it didn't feel as slow as I was expecting. Although thats compared to a tip 1.8t and my 2.8qm