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Title: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: MarkyMark1983 on 30 March 2010, 13:49
Hi All,
Need an answer as getting different information from different people. Can someone tell me if the turbo my car has a variable vain turbo. As debating on getting the turbo cleaning kit from innotec which they state my car is a variable vain turbo but vw are stating it is not so now i am a bit lost?confused. I have also had another mechanic who has stated it is not a variable vain turbo.
The issue:
LIMP MODE.
After going into limp mode then turning the engine off and then back on again the issue resolves it self and the turbo kicks in again. I am not getting any smoke from the back, but I dont think it pulls like a 150 bhp should.
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 30 March 2010, 13:52
Welcome

it is indeed variable vane and the Innotec stuff is very good :afro:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: MarkyMark1983 on 30 March 2010, 13:54
Great thanks. Why the hell are VW advising me it aint then grrrrrrrrrr
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 30 March 2010, 13:56
Great thanks. Why the hell are VW advising me it aint then grrrrrrrrrr

That is very worrying!!  :shocked: :shocked:

Whereabouts are you located?  might be able to recommend a VW specialist who might know what they are talking about :afro:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: MarkyMark1983 on 30 March 2010, 13:58
Northwest. Cheshire
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 30 March 2010, 14:00
Northwest. Cheshire

Closest ones to you are most likely Awesome GTi in Manchester

There is also PSI Tuning in Stoke-on-Trent too
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: MarkyMark1983 on 30 March 2010, 15:17
Just talked to someone at PSI and they confirmed it variable vain turbo. So god know what crap vw are advising there customers. Mite call them back and complain. I just find its scary as they are telling customers useless info and they work on the cars everyday.
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Gozza on 06 April 2010, 22:16
Sorry to hijack but wants the difference in a variable vain compared to normal ?

 :wink:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: godsANGER on 06 April 2010, 22:36
Welcome

it is indeed variable vane and the Innotec stuff is very good :afro:

Would it be ok for my golf TDi?  Think myn needs doing also is it something you can do at home or do you need to take it to a garage and what kind of prices are we talking?
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 07 April 2010, 07:58
Sorry to hijack but wants the difference in a variable vain compared to normal ?

 :wink:

allows greater control of the power delivery AFAIK

Welcome

it is indeed variable vane and the Innotec stuff is very good :afro:

Would it be ok for my golf TDi?  Think myn needs doing also is it something you can do at home or do you need to take it to a garage and what kind of prices are we talking?

suitable for all TDi's :afro:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: godsANGER on 07 April 2010, 08:12
Rhyso thank you  :smiley:

how much is the kit to do the clean?
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 07 April 2010, 08:13
Rhyso thank you  :smiley:

how much is the kit to do the clean?

Price varies from £45 and upwards

I managed to get mine direct from Innotec through work  :smug: :smug:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: godsANGER on 07 April 2010, 08:18
Rhyso thank you  :smiley:

how much is the kit to do the clean?

Price varies from £45 and upwards

I managed to get mine direct from Innotec through work  :smug: :smug:

Lucky git  :smiley: lol

ill have to start looking round for a kit, is it a hard job to do or is it best to take to a garage to sort out.
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 07 April 2010, 08:45
Rhyso thank you  :smiley:

how much is the kit to do the clean?

Price varies from £45 and upwards

I managed to get mine direct from Innotec through work  :smug: :smug:

Lucky git  :smiley: lol

ill have to start looking round for a kit, is it a hard job to do or is it best to take to a garage to sort out.

Need a set of ramps ideally as you need to wiggle the actuator.  I'd get a garage to do it ideally  :smiley:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: MarkyMark1983 on 07 April 2010, 09:26
Solved by boost issue. It was a pipe at the front which has come loose before the turbo. Didnt have any smoke though. how much is it for the replacement rubber seals?
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 07 April 2010, 09:31
Solved by boost issue. It was a pipe at the front which has come loose before the turbo. Didnt have any smoke though. how much is it for the replacement rubber seals?

about £2 each from the dealers

small pipe going into the intercooler??  Check the lugs aren't worn otherwise it will continue to pop out and the only solution is a new pipe  :sad:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Ben_1uk on 07 April 2010, 10:28
Sorry to hi-jack but what turbo is used in the 150 GT TDi? Always wondered, that's all :nerd:
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 07 April 2010, 10:35
Sorry to hi-jack but what turbo is used in the 150 GT TDi? Always wondered, that's all :nerd:

Garret GT1749V or something like that
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: bobreece on 07 April 2010, 21:18
Sorry to hi-jack but what turbo is used in the 150 GT TDi? Always wondered, that's all :nerd:

Garret GT1749V or something like that
not trying to hijack but what would be the turbo upgrade for a 150pd instead ofhybrid jusy a brand new garrett upgrade?
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Steve_PD on 07 April 2010, 21:23
Garrett turbo of a audi 3.0tdi also needs a load of custom work
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: bobreece on 07 April 2010, 21:37
is there nothing straignt of the shelf to fit?
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Steve_PD on 07 April 2010, 22:02
nope, just hybrid, which for an extra 20 odd bhp aint worth it
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: bobreece on 07 April 2010, 22:24
thats a shame someone on ukmivs said they was in a post but carnt find it. so after remap exhaust there is nothing really to do except hybrid and like u siad it aint worth 20bhp extra
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: asif on 12 April 2010, 20:57
What massive gain you get from the remap would probably be enough to keep you happy anyway.
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: Rhyso on 12 April 2010, 21:01
What massive gain you get from the remap would probably be enough to keep you happy anyway.

It suffices for a time........
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: asif on 12 April 2010, 21:11
True then I suppose you'd get too used to it and at that stage i'd rather go buy a more powerfull car
Title: Re: MK4 GT TDI 150 Turbo?
Post by: dumpstar85 on 26 April 2010, 22:44
Garrett turbo of a audi 3.0tdi also needs a load of custom work

hello one and all, first vw forum :)
also sorry to hijack, ive got a 115 6speed gttdi, is it the same block as the 150 ?