PLEASE HELP, CAR LOST POWER!!!!!!!!

[chungster]

Lee, I was told it had just seized up.  However his was built around the same time as mine so I'll get them to double check the housing before they fit the replacement.  I was told they're only £18, I thought they'd be more than that!

Does anyone know the retail price of a turbo?  VW Approved warranty has a £1000 claim limit, so a new turbo may cost me something.  Fingers crossed thats not broken as well!

ah they are probably replacing the actuator then instead. that controls the opening/closing of the gate you see. hopefully its just that and you'll be running full boost again. checking if there's a crack in the housing is a bit more work tho, as the manfiold needs to come off really for a close inspection! 

[TomB]

I know a couple of techs at the dealer, I'll get them to try and get the mirrors in there.

Yeah that makes more sense, I was thinking the wastegate would've cost a lot more than £18!

I'm sure it'll be another 2 weeks before they can get me a loan car so I'll let you know the outcome once its fitted.