I replaced my cupra TDI bumper with a cupra r and the standard twin pipes didn't sit correctly. Bought a length of pipe and an oval tip and had it welded on to fit in place of the original box. Looks and sounds mint!
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I listened to my head (and wallet) and got a direct replacement, and a decat as a reward for saving myself a few hundred. A straight swap decat is under £60 atm on ebay! New braided oil feed and oil filter too.
It's running a lot nicer. I haven't dared give it full beans...
Well, the seller wants another £200+ for the proper turbo - when I asked for refund he expects me to post back to latvia aswell, don't think so, surely the least he can do is arrange a collection?!
The old one was no good at all, even if I turned it, it still wouldnt be right. Plus the...
Thanks dgjdrummer. I believe the one I've received is for the 110bhp model. I've messaged the seller for replacement, what a pita!
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I can't post urls yet, but if anyone cares to look, search 716213 on ebay for new turbo and gt1749vb on Google for original
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I checked him out and his prices were good, but I've got the standard replacement as I needed it doing quickly and cheaply as possible. Trouble is, although the code is the same, the turbos are different, or at least the outlet is. The original points to the side but the new one points up...
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I have a Leon Cupra tdi which I've owned for 5 months and is now needing a turbo replacement, according by garage the oil seal is shot.
I've been reading up on hybrids or larger turbos (such as 2256 and 2260's) which seem less rare than the gt1749vb and can be picked up relatively...
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