Recon or new?

[smudge2011]

I have done a search! But can't really see an answer. Basically looks like my turbo has gone & I'm hoping it has done any internal engine damage

Not looking to go hybrid although would love too. Only had the car for 4 months and planning to keep it a few years! What would guys go for a reman turbo or new? Really not sure what why to go.

Been saving and come the end of the month would of had enough for remap and lowering... GUTTED!

 

[smudge2011]

Anyone?

Would appreciate any ones feed back or opinion?!

 

[JDUB 20V]

Im guessing you have a LCR?

 

[smudge2011]

Im guessing you have a LCR?

Hello mate no its a TDI 150 ARL

 

[JDUB 20V]

I have used a remanu turbo on my ol Passat TDI (55 Plate), didnt have any issues. I used Midland Turbo.

 

[mk4 cupra]

I'd go recon turbo mate defo at the end of the day recond turbos are basicly brand new any how

 

[smudge2011]

I have used a remanu turbo on my ol Passat TDI (55 Plate), didnt have any issues. I used Midland Turbo.

Only had it 4 months and looking to keep it for another few years. Would you still go with a recon? bearing that in mind.

Spoke to garage earlier and they have said the oil has gone into the cambers and hardly any oil reading on the dip stick. But turbo is totally shot and cant crank it till have got a replacement turbo!!!

 

[joshy514]

I used midland too, £222 all in inc delivery both ways! I would recommend getting the darkside braided oil feed line for an extra £50 though. Mine is 150 arl too


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[LEE69]

Darkside developments get good praise

 

[JDUB 20V]

As said remanu is basically new bud, any issues you have guarantee Id buy genuine gaskets if i was you though when swapping turbo.

 

[mk4 cupra]

I'd still go recon yes

 

[smudge2011]

Cheers for the posts people. Think I will go recon! Like you say get a years warranty anyway... Cheaper as well.

Does anyone know how the Midland turbos process works? Do they have units ready to go or do you have to send them your turbo?

 

[JDUB 20V]

Send your turbo to them or they can collect, and provided yours is useable, they send you one already done in lovely silver

 

[smudge2011]

Just called midland turbos. Have not got any exchange units available at the moment, so would recon my unit for 325+vat. 2 year warranty

Is that a good price?

 

[mk4 cupra]

Well I'd say so yes becasue I new replacement unit would cost about 650 +vat and only come with 1 year warranty

 

[JDUB 20V]

Sounds about what i paid.

 

[MJ]

Well I'd say so yes becasue I new replacement unit would cost about 650 +vat and only come with 1 year warranty

Unless you wanna part with £1000 for a genuine unit with 2 years warranty! Ouch!

 

[joshy514]

Just called midland turbos. Have not got any exchange units available at the moment, so would recon my unit for 325+vat. 2 year warranty

Is that a good price?

They're seeing you off, I've got receipts for £222 lol! Depending if you need a cartridge you can add £200 onto that though


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