Mk4 Golf TDi problems

[benjj]

Are there any derv turbo experts here?

I think my wife's 155,000 mile 2002 Mk4 TDi 150 may have met its maker.

The turbo is just not spooling up. I've had a read online and see there are many problems with these engines/turbos when they knock on a bit. However nearly all of them speak of losing boost over a certain set of revs (usually around 3k+) or on the motorway when they hit 70mph+.

This isn't the case here, it's just not spooling up at all from either hot or cold. In addition it sounds like a bloody tractor.

I replaced the large intercooler pipe last year after that kept blowing off so it's not that. I did take it off for a while and the EGR and AFM are pretty disgusting with oil in them.

Anyone got any ideas? I'm on my arse so not got any money to spend on it at the moment. Obviously looking for a quick, free and easy fix

Wifey is using it currently and I had a drive yesterday. It is down on power but is still pulling cleanly (ish!) despite no turbo.

Cheers all.

[shtu]

Check every large-diameter hose on the inlet is intact and secure.

[benjj]

shtu said:

Check every large-diameter hose on the inlet is intact and secure.

Will do, ta.

[vx220]

IIRC there's a thing about these gunging up there intake manifolds? Needs manifold off, and a biiig spoon to scoop it all out?