Innotec Turbo Cleaner!
Discussion
Hi all,
As above, have you guys ever heard of this kit? I recently bought one from them (Innotec), its mainly for cars that go on limp mode, and/or sticking turbo vanes. My car is a Passat 2.0 TDI, cannot go above 80mph, so bought this stuff but I do not have any access to get to the bottom of the turbo.
German engineering!
Does anyone know a garage that have done this kind of job before? I live in Brisol, and so far none of the garages that I know of have heard about Innotec.
As above, have you guys ever heard of this kit? I recently bought one from them (Innotec), its mainly for cars that go on limp mode, and/or sticking turbo vanes. My car is a Passat 2.0 TDI, cannot go above 80mph, so bought this stuff but I do not have any access to get to the bottom of the turbo.
German engineering!
Does anyone know a garage that have done this kind of job before? I live in Brisol, and so far none of the garages that I know of have heard about Innotec.
Turbo is definatly not behind the cam belt.
Only thing on the bottom of the turbo is the oil return line.
The bit that cokes up is inside the turbos exhaust housing, so all you need to do is remover the cat and spray the stuff inside the exhaust turbo. You could try spraying it in the inlet, but I would advise against incase the engine runs away on the cleaner or the cleaning effect is lost by burning the it in the engine.
Is your passate transvers or longi mounted (i dont see VW only audi) if its longi just take the air box out, then three 12mm nuts and you can get in there. Hour tops. If its tranvers, then the drive shaft is in the way a bit, if you end up paying a garage to do it, you might as well have them completely remove the turbo so it can be up ended and the exhaust housing filled with the cleaner and left for a bit to fizz, as the manufacturer suggests. Expect to pay 3.5 hours labour to remove and refit a turbo.
Only thing on the bottom of the turbo is the oil return line.
The bit that cokes up is inside the turbos exhaust housing, so all you need to do is remover the cat and spray the stuff inside the exhaust turbo. You could try spraying it in the inlet, but I would advise against incase the engine runs away on the cleaner or the cleaning effect is lost by burning the it in the engine.
Is your passate transvers or longi mounted (i dont see VW only audi) if its longi just take the air box out, then three 12mm nuts and you can get in there. Hour tops. If its tranvers, then the drive shaft is in the way a bit, if you end up paying a garage to do it, you might as well have them completely remove the turbo so it can be up ended and the exhaust housing filled with the cleaner and left for a bit to fizz, as the manufacturer suggests. Expect to pay 3.5 hours labour to remove and refit a turbo.
Tame Technician said:
Turbo is definatly not behind the cam belt.
Only thing on the bottom of the turbo is the oil return line.
The bit that cokes up is inside the turbos exhaust housing, so all you need to do is remover the cat and spray the stuff inside the exhaust turbo. You could try spraying it in the inlet, but I would advise against incase the engine runs away on the cleaner or the cleaning effect is lost by burning the it in the engine.
Is your passate transvers or longi mounted (i dont see VW only audi) if its longi just take the air box out, then three 12mm nuts and you can get in there. Hour tops. If its tranvers, then the drive shaft is in the way a bit, if you end up paying a garage to do it, you might as well have them completely remove the turbo so it can be up ended and the exhaust housing filled with the cleaner and left for a bit to fizz, as the manufacturer suggests. Expect to pay 3.5 hours labour to remove and refit a turbo.
The Passat is a transvers, which will be a pain for me if I do it. I am going to take this to my local garage and ask him to spray the stuff!Only thing on the bottom of the turbo is the oil return line.
The bit that cokes up is inside the turbos exhaust housing, so all you need to do is remover the cat and spray the stuff inside the exhaust turbo. You could try spraying it in the inlet, but I would advise against incase the engine runs away on the cleaner or the cleaning effect is lost by burning the it in the engine.
Is your passate transvers or longi mounted (i dont see VW only audi) if its longi just take the air box out, then three 12mm nuts and you can get in there. Hour tops. If its tranvers, then the drive shaft is in the way a bit, if you end up paying a garage to do it, you might as well have them completely remove the turbo so it can be up ended and the exhaust housing filled with the cleaner and left for a bit to fizz, as the manufacturer suggests. Expect to pay 3.5 hours labour to remove and refit a turbo.
Thanks for the info
Dr G said:
Before wasting money pouring what is probably just a bottle of carb cleaner into your engine why not have someone investigate what's causing the lack of power?
I've tried that, but no luck! I went to various garages and they all came up with, it needs a new turbo! Which I think it's a complete nonsense, I am sure the turbo has been built up with carbon, causing the car to go on limp mode. The Passat, has not been on the motorway previous owners drove the car in the city! I've heard some good reviews about this (Innotec).
Edited by Zuhayb on Tuesday 27th July 14:30
Ok... after letting the typical PH planks make the "its not going to work" comments
lets sit down and find out the issue and why INNOTEC does work . If your VW turbo is the variable vanes type ? then they get clogged up and stick. This causes issues like "limp mode" etc .
Using innotec CORRECTLY works amazing. I had "R-Tech" (Hinckley) do mine in April and the difference was Instant. Even they admit you could even use a oven cleaning spray as long as you do it right. You must spray it only one way and rinse it all out etc
Nip over to the Uk MK1v forum for a much better selection of answers than it seems you will get here !
lets sit down and find out the issue and why INNOTEC does work . If your VW turbo is the variable vanes type ? then they get clogged up and stick. This causes issues like "limp mode" etc .
Using innotec CORRECTLY works amazing. I had "R-Tech" (Hinckley) do mine in April and the difference was Instant. Even they admit you could even use a oven cleaning spray as long as you do it right. You must spray it only one way and rinse it all out etc
Nip over to the Uk MK1v forum for a much better selection of answers than it seems you will get here !
Zuhayb said:
Dr G said:
Before wasting money pouring what is probably just a bottle of carb cleaner into your engine why not have someone investigate what's causing the lack of power?
I've tried that, but no luck! I went to various garages and they all came up with, it needs a new turbo! Which I think it's a complete nonsense, I am sure the turbo has been built up with carbon, causing the car to go on limp mode. The Passat, has not been on the motorway previous owners drove the car in the city! I've heard some good reviews about this (Innotec).
Edited by Zuhayb on Tuesday 27th July 14:30
R-tech took 0ne hour and charge £90 inclusive of Innotec. They do not think it needs to take longer .He had it sprayed in within 15 mins of been under the car
Ok... after letting the typical PH planks make the "its not going to work" comments
lets sit down and find out the issue and why INNOTEC does work . If your VW turbo is the variable vanes type ? then they get clogged up and stick. This causes issues like "limp mode" etc .
Using innotec CORRECTLY works amazing. I had "R-Tech" (Hinckley) do mine in April and the difference was Instant. Even they admit you could even use a oven cleaning spray as long as you do it right. You must spray it only one way and rinse it all out etc
Nip over to the Uk MK1v forum for a much better selection of answers than it seems you will get here !
lets sit down and find out the issue and why INNOTEC does work . If your VW turbo is the variable vanes type ? then they get clogged up and stick. This causes issues like "limp mode" etc .
Using innotec CORRECTLY works amazing. I had "R-Tech" (Hinckley) do mine in April and the difference was Instant. Even they admit you could even use a oven cleaning spray as long as you do it right. You must spray it only one way and rinse it all out etc
Nip over to the Uk MK1v forum for a much better selection of answers than it seems you will get here !
Have you ruled out the MAF meter??
When I changed mine on my old A4 it went from struggling to climb hills to a brand new car.
You could even take it out and carefully clean it for little to no outlay.
It should be located just behind your airbox (just after the filter) if it's the same as my old one.
When I changed mine on my old A4 it went from struggling to climb hills to a brand new car.
You could even take it out and carefully clean it for little to no outlay.
It should be located just behind your airbox (just after the filter) if it's the same as my old one.
Kindersley said:
Ok... after letting the typical PH planks make the "its not going to work" comments
Thanks Kindersley, it's nice to meet you too.Given that the OP did not mention he had already asked a garage to diagnose the fault is it unreasonable to suggest that he has the fault diagnosed before looking at this solution? If the original comment had been 'My garage have investigated a running fault and there is excessive carbon build up in the turbo on my car, does anyone have experience with x product?' then I wouldn't even have replied.
Silverbullet767 said:
Have you ruled out the MAF meter??
When I changed mine on my old A4 it went from struggling to climb hills to a brand new car.
I found this on a mates tdi golf as a temp fix i just unpluged the maf electical connector and the car was an instant rocket ship compared to beforeWhen I changed mine on my old A4 it went from struggling to climb hills to a brand new car.
new maf was about £80 from vw with a 2 year warrenty
You need to use a "minivac" to move the vaines. This with the solution will free it up.
There is a a GOOD reason why many garages will not use it...It works and saves you money. Thats not good for them !! They want you to start spending turbo money.
so if you see a garage like "r-tech " in Hinckley etc that use it . you can see they are more honest towards their customers
There is a a GOOD reason why many garages will not use it...It works and saves you money. Thats not good for them !! They want you to start spending turbo money.
so if you see a garage like "r-tech " in Hinckley etc that use it . you can see they are more honest towards their customers
I went to Challenge Motor Co based in Cheltenham, and got it done from them. They even keep a stock of the Innotec Turbo Cleaner!
The made no difference what so ever, they have told me that the vanes has been completely clogged up, and will need to fit a new turbo. Tbh I am very gutted, and cannot afford to replace a new turbo.
The made no difference what so ever, they have told me that the vanes has been completely clogged up, and will need to fit a new turbo. Tbh I am very gutted, and cannot afford to replace a new turbo.
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