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  1. Nasty noise from turbo

    hi peeps, for around 6 months or so ive been getting a very nasty squealing noise coming from the turbo just as its coming on full boost, initially it started doing it every now and again but over the last month or so it is almost constant whenever you floor it, I can only describe the noise...
  2. hybrid turbo

    where is the place to buy one and what sort of price am i looking at i want to get my 2002 cupa r upto 300 mark.
  3. Turbo upgrade advice?

    Bit of a newbie to turbo's, always had V6's My LC is 180 std. K03 turbo im guessing? Can i fit a K04 turbo straight on? Like a turbo off a tt 225 or S3? Do i need to change the mapping/maifolds/piping ? Thankss!
  4. rod the sod

    Hybrid turbo gains pd130

    Hey i have just had my car back from mapping after having a hybrid turbo and i am not completely sure i am any faster than the standard turbo on stage 1 remap. the rolling road has stated 215 bhp with 360 torque which seems low for a stage 2 hybrid! also when out for a spin last night with my...
  5. Turbo problems?

    I am about to buy a Cupra around the 2004 mark yet several all say turbo replaced. Is there a fault or is it something I should include into by budget when I buy one? Has anybody else had to replace turbo?
  6. What is this? help and advice needed!

    Hi All Driving to work this morning, the car started to make a really loud noise as if a pipe had come off the turbo. It was coming from the drivers side. I got to work fine and made the trip home ok so i had a quick look. I jacked the car up to see and this was hanging down a little, what is...
  7. Turbo cuts out after 80mph!

    Hi guys, I've recently started experiencing a problem with my Leon (2004 Cupra TDi). When i'm driving it on the motorway in 5th or 6th gear, and try to accelerate beyond 80/85mph, the turbo cuts out and stops working, i.e. the car still stays running but the turbo does not kick in at all. When...
  8. Turbo Codes Engine Codes Matter?

    I have a PD100 AXR engine and am going to install a PD130 turbo but the turbo is from a BLT engine will there be a problem in fitment? Any Help Appreciated Thanks:D
  9. summi

    turbo growls

    ive noticed that my turbo growls a bit, i was wondering if one of the lines might be loose or something. could anyone shed some light on this or tell me where to look to make sure all the lines are in the right place. Ta
  10. Turbo blown - Hydraulic Lock!!! Help!

    Ok then I have a seat leon tdi 110 se 97000 miles Mk1. Escuse me as I dont have much mechanical knowledge but I will have a go. 3500 revs in 2nd gear doing approx 40 - 45mph, loose power and smoke coming from exhaust eventually after approx 200 yards lost all power and cut out. RAC man...
  11. Is there anyone running an uprated turbo on their TDi cupra in here?

    Hi, Just having a look for anyone running an uprated turbo on their TDi cupra? Just seeing whats the potential with the engine really. Have spoke to Simon at AMD and he has suggested £1250 for an uprated turbo. If I also get a full Miltek exhaust / sports cat and remap would I need...
  12. motty225

    3" turbo back exhaust

    going to be going for a stage 2 map on my LCR soon, just need to sort out my exhaust, i was planning on going for the piper 3inch downpipe with decat, and getting a custom made 3"system to mount upto that with no silencers just a backbox, will there be a problem with this? i.e to free flowing...
  13. Turbo dying :(

    HI guy, i recently bourght a 2003 seat leon 1.9tdi, from a local seller. However i gave it to a garage to sort out a turbo problem i had about loosing power.. Now i carnt take my car over 2000 revs, (well i could just too scared to) when i rev into medium 2000s and let go i get a horrible...
  14. tdi 150 turbo boost log. is it re-mapped

    Hi all, I did a log of my maf and turbo boost this morning (4th gear). I have always suspected that my car has been re-mapped and looking at the actual boost it seems that i am correct. Can anyone confirm this. Sorry if i have pasted it in wrong. cheers rob...
  15. Turbo whistle

    Hi Ladies & Gents, I have a Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI sport on a 51 plate, and a problem thats getting worse! Especially when the cars cold my turbo is making a whistling noise people keep asking me if its a wastegate its the only way to describe the noise, when accellerating through the gears...
  16. weird noise at 4000k in 4 gear 50 mph 1.8 20 v turbo

    hiya guys driving home 2nite was giving it some beans a bit i know i shoudnt :rolleyes:. the cars a 2000 on a x plate, done 77k full service history, but the past week or so ive noticed the noise just wondering if u guys could throw some light as to wot it might be b4 i take it into psi tuning...
  17. wayne lcr

    lcr turbo outlet hose

    any 1 changed the 90 degrees pipe between the charge pipe and turbo.if you have have you noticed any difference.cos i was looking today and its very poor and can be pushed in very easy:(
  18. Best Uprated Turbo...

    Looking for a bit of advice, I wanted to upgrade my turbo thought about buying a second hand pd150 turbo and sending it off to one of the turbo companys but then also been thinking about buying one of the turbos fresh off the shelf this is for my seat leon 110 tdi my aim is for about 200-230...
  19. My Golf GTI Turbo

    Thought id post some pics of My Golf GTI 1.8t. Anyway the car how it was when I bought it Had the car a week or so & decided to source a set of wheels as my old ones were quite corroded Won a Anniversarry rear valance for £26 on Ebay, Picked it up & got it painted by a...
  20. Oz

    20VT Oil Flashing & No Turbo Spool

    Light beneath the oil temp started flashing the other day, we changed the oil and thought we had fixed it but its back again and the turbo is barely audiable compared to its usually quite loud spool. Any ideas of how much this might cost to get fixed? dont want to get ripped off through lack...
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