Boost leak diagnosed.... advice needed

[Cupra_liam]

Hi guys, so with the help of Shepherd garage in Chelmsford my boost leak is diagnosed. Once the system hit 10 psi it started to leak from the ring in the pipe off the turbo. See arrow in picture below

Now my local reputable garage will take this off / the whole turbo and then a local fabricator will alloy weld that seam all the way round to stop the leak and prevent any future leaks. This part isn't available by itself from seat and I don't want to replace the whole turbo as mine seems OK and the expense of getting a new one.
My question is can anyone see an issue with my plan? The garage thinks it's a good idea but wanted to ask on here as well.

On another note what a stupid VAG design that pipe is in the first place, a boost pipe that has a seal that will degrade over time ergh

Any help and advice appreciated. Cheers guys

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[Rich-I-Am]

I cant see it being a problem as long as.

1. Its a decent ally welder with the correct wire grade.
2. The person doing it is experienced in ally welding.

Its the route id take.

Rich


P.S Make sure that all holes are blocked when its being welded. Stray swarf/grinding dust etc could do damage.

 

[Cupra_liam]

Thanks for the reply mate. He's a very well respected fabricator locally and makes intercooler etc for people so I have faith in him.

Just seems like a random place to have a boost leak.

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[DrewCole]

Can't see any problems with that, if the turbo can be split it'll reduce any potential issues with the heat penetration..

If it's a seal, can that not just be replaced?
Even if it's not a stock item, another adequate seal.coupd.probably be fabricated/sourced?

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[Cupra_liam]

Not too sure to be fair. At least it's a fairy permanent fix lol

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[Cupra_liam]

So repair all went well. Welded up nicely (will get some pics) had the oil seals etc changed on the turbo while it was all apart.

Back for another smoke test soon though as it transpires that there is another but smaller boost leak elsewhere. Typical lol

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[Cupra_liam]

Not an amazing pic but gives you an idea. He did a good.job of welding it up. One boost leak fixed and another still to diagnose lol

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[Hedgehog Dodger]

Not an amazing pic but gives you an idea. He did a good.job of welding it up. One boost leak fixed and another still to diagnose lol

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Always the way.

 

[DrewCole]

Pretty sure I have one at the moment too... still bosting okay, just have a noise.

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[Cupra_liam]

Pretty sure I have one at the moment too... still bosting okay, just have a noise.

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Shepherd garage in Chelmsford mate. Easiest way to get it diagnosed and nice and cheap too. Just hope yours is something nice and cheap like a hose lol

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[DrewCole]

I'll check them out.

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[PPFR+]

Looks like a tidy job, no chance of a repeat leak!

 

[Cupra_liam]

Looks like a tidy job, no chance of a repeat leak!

Thanks mate, also worked out a lot cheaper than a new turbo as you have to buy it all as one unit.

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[DrewCole]

What did they charge, if you don't mind saying?

Confirmed I defiantly have a leaky turbo, so needs new sills.

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[Cupra_liam]

What did they charge, if you don't mind saying?

Confirmed I defiantly have a leaky turbo, so needs new sills.

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I paid 240 cash, that's for removal of turbo, they took it to the fabricator to weld and then re fitted everything including new seals as they are nylon and not much good when it comes to re fitting.

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[Cupra_liam]

There was a slight mates discount on there I think but for the hours that went into it i was very happy

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[DrewCole]

It's no worse than any of the selling sites anymore, just as many conartists on eBay.

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[akchappers]

Pretty sure I have one at the moment too... still bosting okay, just have a noise.

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What kind of noise? Not a really loud turbo scream noise is it?

 

[DrewCole]

What kind of noise? Not a really loud turbo scream noise is it?

It's more of a loud whining when coming in boost, I looked under the car to find a wet turbo... so think the seals have gone. Got a large puff of smoke out the back yesterday too.

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[akchappers]

Hate to say it mate but it's the cupra scream... turbo oil seals. Bet it smokes if you let it idle too for a bit...
Ak