Turbo scuppered

[Grumble and Grouch]

Hi all,
Sadly a plume of smoke and oily exhaust seem to point to my turbo being goosed. Having spent a lot of money this year it's something of a wounder and has me contemplating the cars future. It's in the garage now awaiting confirmation of my fears! The garage are good and know Ztt's in and out so I'm confident they'll rule out any more economic solutions before making any expensive conclusions but it's not very promising.
Any advice on good, reasonably priced turbo suppliers? Don't suppose anyone has a spare knocking about? Already spent over a thousand on her since March so could have done without this!
Thanks in advance.

[T-Cut]

Get a new CHRA unit for around £100. Plenty on eBay and don't be too wary of the Chinese ones. They're pretty damned good and most of the UK sourced units (full turbochargers included) originate in China. The Mellett (UK) company have a good reputation.

eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...5+1.8&_sacat=0

Easy to fit too

TC

[Grumble and Grouch]

Originally Posted by T-Cut

Get a new CHRA unit for around £100. Plenty on eBay and don't be too wary of the Chinese ones. They're pretty damned good and most of the UK sourced units (full turbochargers included) originate in China. The Mellett (UK) company have a good reputation.

eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...5+1.8&_sacat=0

Easy to fit too

TC

Thanks, is it just a case of swapping the cartridge? To be honest it's probably not something I'd do so how long do you reckon it'd take a decent mechanic to do? Anything else needed other than the cartridge?
Sorry for all the questions!

[COLVERT]

You will need a gasket set.

[Grumble and Grouch]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

You will need a gasket set.

Thanks, figured that would also be required.
Any views on new cartridge vs recon garret turbo? The mellett cartridge seems to be 150 quid or so whilst a recon unit can be around 250.

[tourer82]

Also check for any obvious problems with the engine as a whole. I had a Previa that I replaced the turbo on, only for it to go again five thousand miles later. When I checked the oil filler for crankcase pressure it was clear that the cylinders were worn and oil was being lost more rapildly than I realised. Needles to say, the car was disposed of once I realised the additional problems.

[rayrahman]

Originally Posted by Grumble and Grouch

Hi all,

Sadly a plume of smoke and oily exhaust seem to point to my turbo being goosed. Having spent a lot of money this year it's something of a wounder and has me contemplating the cars future. It's in the garage now awaiting confirmation of my fears! The garage are good and know Ztt's in and out so I'm confident they'll rule out any more economic solutions before making any expensive conclusions but it's not very promising.

Any advice on good, reasonably priced turbo suppliers? Don't suppose anyone has a spare knocking about? Already spent over a thousand on her since March so could have done without this!

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

I had the same problem a couple of weeks back. As a new owner I was bricking it thinking I bough a bag of spanners but the I bought it like that and didn't know it had gone.

http://www.mg-rovermobilemechanics.com replaced with a recon unit for a very good price, based in Derby

Hope it helps

Ray


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[T-Cut]

Originally Posted by Grumble and Grouch

Any views on new cartridge vs recon garret turbo? The mellett cartridge seems to be 150 quid or so whilst a recon unit can be around 250.

A new CHRA in your own casing is effectively a reconditioned Garrett. The recond units use pre-used cases and a new CHRA. Fitting one really is a DIY job. You may have to fit a new oil feed pipe to validate the supplier's warranty, but this isn't always the case. Mellett will specify it for their warranty for sure.

TC

[Arryhall]

Don't know personally, but I have been recommended Midland Turbo for a rebuild or reconditioned turbo.

I have also been told of the internal cartridge idea, but I am terrified of trying it in case I destroy my car!

[Grumble and Grouch]

Anyone had a recon from fast turbo in Corby? The cartridge option is interesting but time consuming to do properly from the sounds of things and I'm not that mechanically minded!