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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Wickerdiwawa on 21 April 2013, 21:58

Title: Turbo bhp
Post by: Wickerdiwawa on 21 April 2013, 21:58

Hi all could anyone tell me what a stranded
Turbo can handle BHP. As think my turbo has blown
So looking to replace but with what?
Many thanks.

Title: Re: Turbo bhp
Post by: barrym381 on 21 April 2013, 22:00

it would help if you told us what year your car is but prob 150bhp as standard  :smiley:

Title: Re: Turbo bhp
Post by: beppe2672 on 22 April 2013, 22:02

Any idea what engine code yours is?

Title: Re: Turbo bhp
Post by: Wickerdiwawa on 22 April 2013, 22:40

Yea sorry for lack of info. 2001 Aum engine. And today took
It for a drive and gave it a bit and a bit of smoke
Came out of the exhaust not much but then started her
Back up after about an hr and smoke poored out then stopped
Drive her home no smoke even on boost but have used some oil
Any ideas.
Many thanks again.

Title: Re: Turbo bhp
Post by: beppe2672 on 22 April 2013, 23:15

Sounds like it could be the turbo oil seals. They can be fixed, you could even do it yourself if you're up for it.
I'm guessing you'll have a ko3s turbo, you should be able to hit the low 200's with a bit of work. As for replacing it it depends on your budget.