Help! Car smoking like a goodun on boost!

[JoelBu]

Hi,
I have a 1.8t with a Ko4 turbo,
About 2months ago I noticed a high pitched whistle noise whilst driving coming from the engine, there was no change in performance,
however for the last 2 weeks or so my car has started kicking out a hell of a lot of blue smoke whilst on boost,
the car is really undrivable now,
was just wondering if anyones got any advice?
I was thinking that the turbo is knackered, due to a previous boost leak somewhere?
Many thanks!

[JimBR]

Sounds like the seals have gone in the turbo. Rebuilt/Replacement time.

[Ashmond]

Is it bluey smoke if so then ^^

[JoelBu]

oh yes, very blue lol

i cant remember if its a ko4 or ko3s, whats the easiest way of telling? or isnt there one lol?
just got a quote of £120 to replace the turbo at my local vag specialist, which i didnt think was too bad,

cheers.

[Ashmond]

Ko4's don't come on mk4's unless it's been put on. If its an AUM/AUQ it will be a ko3s for' sho

[JoelBu]

Yeh,
but i know the previous owner replaced the turbo, and im not sure whether it was to a k04 or ko3s??
damn my crap memory
the garage who are going to fit the new turbo have told me to source the turbo,
where would one find a turbo? i wouldnt mind getting a ko3s hybrid, but they're quite pricey no? (seen the jbs ones)

[Chris#101]

Hope you dont me butting in as there is some relivance...

How much should you be looking at paying for a turbo rebuild?
 

[JoelBu]

I don't mind, ive got about £1500 for fixing the problem,
however that works out i dont mind, and if fixing it ends with a few more ponies than before then happy days

[JimBR]

In that case buy this:

eBay item #: 221011157668

A THS fmic
Milltek cat back

Then get Rtech to map it.

[JoelBu]

Hmm that doesn't sound like a bad idea at all, cheers mate, take it will get a better power return with that???
How much does a FMIC and exhaust system cost???