2.0d X3 Turbo Replacement Advice

[scz4]

Evening all,

Well after 30k trouble free motoring, something had to go wrong! Today my wives car lost power (wouldn't rev above 2000rpm and whirling\whining noise from the engine bay. I met her, as suspected the turbo had failed. AA collected car and recovered to my BMW indy garage. He has since confirmed it's the turbo. Car is a 2008, with the 177ps engine and covered 74k miles.

My mechanic recommended the more expensive turbo at Eurocarparts (two available), he's replaced quite a few and never had any problems, they come with a two year warranty. I believe it's made by the same manufacturer as BMW use??? It's brand new, not a reconditioned unit. However, it's a few quid over £1k plus fitting!

Has anyone had any success with the recon units on ebay or elsewhere? Seem to be around around £300 plus a £150 refundable deposit.

Car is a keeper for the next 18 months and 20k miles, so would rather fix for long term reliability, but if possible to save £700 then that's obviously worth considering.

Look forward to your thoughts.

G

Edited by scz4 on Saturday 7th January 22:08

[helix402]

I'd recommend the more expensive one if you want to keep it reliable.

[bigdom]

There's nothing wrong with having turbos rebuilt, just takes a little more time, mechanics want the easy option rather than a car sitting in the air/being in the way. The positive thing is they'll be able to tell you exactly what caused the failure and whether you need to do anything else.

If you go down this route, personally, I'd use one of the main players like turbo technics. They've been in the business since the 80's, I've used them in the past on cosworths and race cars without any issues.

[smashy]

I would seriously consider getting rid of it ,that was my car you have, Turbo blew I had a new BMW Turbo fitted by an Indie £2k 18 months later Timing chain went scrapping the car.....

[scz4]

smashy said:

I would seriously consider getting rid of it ,that was my car you have, Turbo blew I had a new BMW Turbo fitted by an Indie £2k 18 months later Timing chain went scrapping the car.....

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Bit dramatic to say get rid..not concerned about the timing chain, already been to bmw for the recall, sorry "quality enhancement"!! Been a fantastic car and my wife won't give it up.

Edited by scz4 on Sunday 8th January 18:02

[smashy]

ok great...and I agree dramatic........my car it was a 120d with your engine was a great thing no problems at all but once the turbo was replaced ,it just started to not be the same car .like a dog that suddenly got warn out after being so fit. If I had my time again I would have sold it , you were lucky to get the "Crap Enhancement" my 7 year old car scrapped and BMW couldnt have cared less.

[Sheepshanks]

smashy said:

...BMW couldnt have cared less.

Why would they when people just go out and buy another BMW?

[scz4]

smashy said:

ok great...and I agree dramatic........my car it was a 120d with your engine was a great thing no problems at all but once the turbo was replaced ,it just started to not be the same car .like a dog that suddenly got warn out after being so fit. If I had my time again I would have sold it , you were lucky to get the "Crap Enhancement" my 7 year old car scrapped and BMW couldnt have cared less.

Awful situation! Can understand your frustration and caution. Hoping to get it up to 90k miles and sell on. Hopefully it runs ok after the new turbo.