Cost of a new turbo fitted (Ford Focus TDCI)
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The question you should be asking is 'what else are they replacing?'
There is a bulletin relating to this engine (well there definitely is for other manufacturers using this engine) that states that when replacing the turbo, it will also require the following parts:
Sump
Oil pickup
vacuum pump
turbo feed pipe
turbo return pipe
feed pipe bajo bolt/filter assembly
It also requires the engine to be flushed a couple of times, an oil flow test from the turbo return pipe, a final oil and filter change and even then, the turbo may fail again.
If the work listed above isn't done, the turbo will fail again, (on road test in some cases) and with no warranty if only the turbo is done.
There is a bulletin relating to this engine (well there definitely is for other manufacturers using this engine) that states that when replacing the turbo, it will also require the following parts:
Sump
Oil pickup
vacuum pump
turbo feed pipe
turbo return pipe
feed pipe bajo bolt/filter assembly
It also requires the engine to be flushed a couple of times, an oil flow test from the turbo return pipe, a final oil and filter change and even then, the turbo may fail again.
If the work listed above isn't done, the turbo will fail again, (on road test in some cases) and with no warranty if only the turbo is done.
dontfollowme said:
As above. Car is a 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. I've been given a figure but it sounds high.
What is a reasonable price to pay to have a new one fitted?
Thanks
How long is a piece of string.....What is a reasonable price to pay to have a new one fitted?
Thanks
1. Who's doing the work (main dealer, indi, specialist, local mechanic) and what's their labour rate and estimated time to do the job
2. What exactly is being replaced (as in all the parts being changed), and where are these coming from and at what price?
3. Does it actually need replacing? Sometimes it's just an easy to solve solution. Replace everything, even if it's ok. This means much higher cost to you for little or no gain. Alternatively can anything be refurbished/repaired or replaced with used parts?
All of these things can have a huge affect on price, probably 4 to 6x times difference from cheapest to most costly.
What is wrong with the turbo for a start? Turbine broke? Seals gone? If turbine has broke and a foreign object has gone into your engine?
All depends, for a turbo I'd say £500-£600 for a new one, £300 for a refurb, and to fit 4 or 5 hours labour (depending how difficult it is to fit) if your intercooler is full of oil, will need cleaning.
Just at a guess I'd say a grand
Do it yourself, buy a turbo off eBay, fit it, 350 quid jobs a gooden!
All depends, for a turbo I'd say £500-£600 for a new one, £300 for a refurb, and to fit 4 or 5 hours labour (depending how difficult it is to fit) if your intercooler is full of oil, will need cleaning.
Just at a guess I'd say a grand
Do it yourself, buy a turbo off eBay, fit it, 350 quid jobs a gooden!
cra1gy1989 said:
What is wrong with the turbo for a start? Turbine broke? Seals gone? If turbine has broke and a foreign object has gone into your engine?
All depends, for a turbo I'd say £500-£600 for a new one, £300 for a refurb, and to fit 4 or 5 hours labour (depending how difficult it is to fit) if your intercooler is full of oil, will need cleaning.
Just at a guess I'd say a grand
Do it yourself, buy a turbo off eBay, fit it, 350 quid jobs a gooden!
Its pretty unlikely for a piece of the turbine to get into the engine isn't it? with all the exhaust gas blowing that direction.All depends, for a turbo I'd say £500-£600 for a new one, £300 for a refurb, and to fit 4 or 5 hours labour (depending how difficult it is to fit) if your intercooler is full of oil, will need cleaning.
Just at a guess I'd say a grand
Do it yourself, buy a turbo off eBay, fit it, 350 quid jobs a gooden!
Lazadude said:
RobCrezz said:
Its pretty unlikely for a piece of the turbine to get into the engine isn't it? with all the exhaust gas blowing that direction.
Cold side...?Wasn't being pedantic, just wanted to know if its possible for bits of a broken turbine to go back through the exhaust ports.
dontfollowme said:
Thanks all - that is some useful info to go back with. I am asking on behalf of my Dad so do not have many details.
Details are key when you are wanting a specific answer 
dontfollowme said:
Can driving style/length of journey affect turbo life?
Depends, yes sort of covers it. But it's a far bigger question, e.g.Ragging it when cold will do it no good at all. Now ragging it doesn't need to be red line action, just being heavy on the throttle pedal when you shouldn't be. For example try not to use any boost at all on my turbocharged vehicles until they are up to temperature.
That said, Ford and all other mass production car makers design and build cars for a variety of uses in many different conditions often operated by ignorant or non specialist people. So they should be fairly durable unless you are being completely mechanically unsympathetic.
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