Hi I have a 2004 1.8 turbo. 185,000 miles. The turbo has failed, is this a DIY project, or any recommendations for a worthy mechanic in southern WI
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If you are competent with your wrenches, you can take a shot at removing and replacing the turbo. You will find that there are a number of bolts and connections that are difficult to get to. Three that come to mind are; 1. The bottom bolt on the turbo-to-cat connection 2. The bolt closest to the cylinder head on the manifold-to-turbo connection and 3. The allen-head bolt holding the turbo coolant line to the engine block. An offset wrench helps greatly with the first two. Also, after so many miles and so much heat, the manifold-to-turbo bolts can be very difficult to break free. I have snapped the heads off a few.
I had a really difficult time with one of them, having to work it back and forth while applying penetrating oil. Also I remember a coolant hose at the block giving me a hard time.
Hi, thanks for the replies. I found a good step by step on Pelican Parts. I don't have all the tools (wrenches and Brain) necessary. Any references to a mechanic in Southern Wisconsin familiar the B5 engine that would take on?
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Guessing there is not an answer to my last post. Unfortunate as the best solution I have for her now is Make a Wish or other charitable organization. Pains me a bit as I bought her new in 2004 and drove through all manner of adventures. Ripping of the CV joint boots doing a bit of off roading to remember one fond adventure. Best of luck to those of you willing and able to keep these cars on the road. May not be the choice of collectors but a fun car to drive and never left me stranded.
Guessing there is not an answer to my last post. Unfortunate as the best solution I have for her now is Make a Wish or other charitable organization. Pains me a bit as I bought her new in 2004 and drove through all manner of adventures. Ripping of the CV joint boots doing a bit of off roading to remember one fond adventure. Best of luck to those of you willing and able to keep these cars on the road. May not be the choice of collectors but a fun car to drive and never left me stranded.
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