VW Touareg V10 - Leaking Turbo

[eleymonster]

I've had my 2007 Touareg v10 altitude DPF since Februaury.

I recently took it to the dealership for a major service, they mentioned it had an oil leak but they couldn't identify where it was coming from.

Last week I took it for an MOT I got my friend who works at the garage to have a look for the leak.

He said it's coming from one of the turbos and that the engine will have to come out **GULP** for it to be replaced with a brand new turbo at £2k+!

The question is do I go down the replace with new route or should I hedge my bets and get a reconditioned turbo?

Edited by eleymonster on Sunday 5th November 17:11

[DuraAce]

Does that 2k include labour to remove /refit the engine?

I'd be looking to get your own turbo repaired/overhauled if it were me. I'd also be seeking second /third opinions to double check you really do need the motor removing for access to the turbo.

[eleymonster]

Yeah it includes the labour for removal and fitting, he estimated approx 2 days labour. A new turbo is ~£1200 so £800 will be labour.

Just not sure about how reliable reconditioned turbos are... anyone got any experience of using them?

Suppose there's no harm in getting a second opinion. Maybe I should try a v dub specialist?

[cptsideways]

These are rather notorious for this issue, trust me do both at the same time as the other one WILL go soon too. Re Conned as new turbo about £400 if you go direct to Universal Turbo's

[xjay1337]

I would go for a genuine garret/kkk/bw unit (whatever they are).

[eleymonster]

cptsideways said:

These are rather notorious for this issue, trust me do both at the same time as the other one WILL go soon too. Re Conned as new turbo about £400 if you go direct to Universal Turbo's

Thanks for the recommendation, seems like a clued up company. Have you used them before and was it a reliable fix? I just don't want to be replacing turbos as often as I replace tyres...

If I do go down the reconned route I'll most likely get them both done together at that price though.