TDI 130 Air / Whooshing noise on acceleration

[Rhyso]

Cheers Mate. That's bang on!

No worries    Hopefully that should help pinpoint the problem 

My money would be on either a loose pipe or a split in the red turbo hose (which is what I've had)  Lets hope its not the red hose as they are a cool £100 from the dealers 

[golfwannabe]

Really?? Bloody hell - a lot of wonga for a hose!! 

I think it may be the red hose which runs down through the drivers side wheel arch for 2 reasons;

A) I'm bloody unlucky with cars and it'll always be the most expensive option.

B) The whooshing / hissing / air noise that I hear with drivers window open is coming from around that area and apparently the black smoke is a characteristic of that probelm? Is that correct?

[Rhyso]

Really?? Bloody hell - a lot of wonga for a hose!! 

I think it may be the red hose which runs down through the drivers side wheel arch for 2 reasons;

A) I'm bloody unlucky with cars and it'll always be the most expensive option.

B) The whooshing / hissing / air noise that I hear with drivers window open is coming from around that area and apparently the black smoke is a characteristic of that probelm? Is that correct?

A) I feel your pain on that one lol
B) either the intercooler or that red pipe - lets hope its just a loose connection   Thick black smoke is a sure sign of a boost leak

[golfwannabe]

Ok, So I've had my car checked today and the Intercooler is f**ked! We did a smoke test and it's billowing out. sh!t loads of oil too. Looks like previous owner has put it up a grass verge and damaged it.

VW want £250 for a new one. Anyone recommend a VW refurbs?? Can I upgrade this for something better seeing as it needs replacing? If so What can I upgrade too?

I also need a new Power Steering pump - What approx price do these go for?

Cheers

[T_J_G]

You could upgrade to an Allard FMIC but apaprently they're a lot of hassle to fit.

Otherwise eBay, scrappies but make sure you test it before it goes on.

[Rhyso]

ooo not good

Look on Ebay for a 2nd hand one - I picked up one for £30

Other options are Allard or Forge but both are the far side of £500 each..........

[golfwannabe]

Cheers, Will have a look.

For £30 is everything ok with it?

Ideally want some kind of warranty in case its faulty...

[Rhyso]

Cheers, Will have a look.

For £30 is everything ok with it?

Ideally want some kind of warranty in case its faulty...

Pressure tested it before it went on the car    There is some oil around it but I'm hoping to clean that up when i get round to fitting my catch tank

Make sure its from a 130 though - all the rest are different fitments.  Don't forget to search under Bora too - that's how I found mine

[golfwannabe]

Cheers mate.