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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: thedirge on 03 February 2012, 21:30

Title: choosing a 150
Post by: thedirge on 03 February 2012, 21:30

Hi guys,
i used to own a 130 which i loved and i am now looking for a 150.Im trying to get one with as low miles as possible and with fsh.My question is this-should i be put off by a car that has had the turbo replaced or should i see that as a good thing as they all seem to go eventually?
The reason im cautious is my 130 just never ran quite the same when i replaced the turbo.
Thanks guys

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: tungmeister on 04 February 2012, 14:53

I'd personally be pleased if it'd had the turbo replaced. Has it got all the documentation regarding the replacement? If it was a new turbo (not a reconditioned one) you've got nothing at all to worry about.

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: scarr89 on 04 February 2012, 16:05

Quote from: tungmeister on 04 February 2012, 14:53

I'd personally be pleased if it'd had the turbo replaced. Has it got all the documentation regarding the replacement? If it was a new turbo (not a reconditioned one) you've got nothing at all to worry about.

+1

I'd defo think of this as a good thing, unless it's a cheap crappy recon replacement.

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: Steve_PD on 04 February 2012, 17:33

Id rather having the cams replaced...

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: thedirge on 07 February 2012, 16:19

Thanks for the help guys.
Just wondering how much it would cost me to replace the cam shafts if they went? Are there any signs to look out for when there on there way out.Really dont want to be stuck with that bill.
Thanks

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: scarr89 on 07 February 2012, 16:20

Looking at £600+ for a 'cheaper' kit.

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: Steve_PD on 07 February 2012, 16:59

Genuine camshaft was £450 two years ago, then add all the followers, seals, bearings etc another £250 if you haven't had a cam belt done recently another £150 and finally about 6 hours labour.

Cheap kit is £300 for cam, followers and bearings but seems hit and miss on how long it lasts.
You can get a cheaper camshaft (which apparently comes from the same factory as the vw one) for around £250-300 I bought this one.

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: thedirge on 08 February 2012, 20:15

thanks for the help guys.
im going to pick one up tonight 02 plate in reflex silver,5 door,fsh and clutch changed last year with receipt.£2400 105,000 miles.it does need the cambelt doing though.Anyone any idea how much thats likely to cost me?

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: Steve_PD on 08 February 2012, 20:18

Between £250-350 depend where you have it fitted

Title: Re: choosing a 150
Post by: scarr89 on 08 February 2012, 20:58

Sounds like a good deal to me.  :smiley:

For the car not the cost of the cam belt  :smiley: