david graham Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Had my 93 t t for 7years plume of smoke then reduced power,guessed it was turbo which garage confirmed.The garage has looked after it for me as I have little mechanical knowledge,said main turbo had seized,but this is too big a job for them, haven't checked first turbo as it would mean more disassembly,don't want to lose her but running out of ideas use her every day ,devastated! Grateful for any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Transport it to a forum trader if they can't handle it, bung on a set of good used turbos and you are good to go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 JM Imports aren't far from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Turbo replacement aint that big of a job tbh buy a 2nd hand set from on here and get a mech to fit them its a days job at most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 JM Imports aren't far from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Like everyone else has mentioned. Its not the end of the world. Find yourself a good second hand set and get a competent garage to fit them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Changing the turbos isn't that bad tbh; I did mine in less than 2 days and was really taking my time as I'd never done it before. Funny enough I'm now selling that set as I'm going single! Should be off the car by early next week if you get stuck for a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david graham Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi Marc, revolution was a good turn out. Was Hodge there ? I'll try jm imports and see what they say. Yes I'm still at pe nshaw, the car has a resprayed front bumper now so it looks much better. Thanks a lot for your help,appreciate it. If jm doesn't work out I'll buy the parts and find a garage to fit them for me. Only thing on my mind is what caused it in the first place, as it may be recurring. Cheers, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david graham Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thank you, I'll let you know if I have trouble sourcing parts, I'm just worried as to what's caused it to happen in the first place thanks Budz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david graham Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Transport it to a forum trader if they can't handle it, bung on a set of good used turbos and you are good to go again. Hopefully that's the plan, thanks for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hasn't Geo got a good set of stock turbos for sale at a very good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 No he wasnt mate, he/we will all be at the scenestock show on sunday though pop along and have a chat or pop along tonight at team valley (check the north east section) Its just old seals David they wear over time and need replacing over time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david graham Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Cheers the car is booked into the garage on 2 .10 .14 any chance the turbo s would be off the car and be delivered by this day.Sorry I have tried to send a private message but can't seem to do it .Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 sold the tubbies within a day or so of going in the for sale section. Hodge is currently drinking himself into an early grave in Turkey with the Lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david graham Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Cheers Dean the car is booked into the garage on 2 .10 .14 any chance the turbo s would be off the car and be delivered by this day.Sorry I have tried to send a private message but can't seem to do it .Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Cheers Dean the car is booked into the garage on 2 .10 .14 any chance the turbo s would be off the car and be delivered by this day.Sorry I have tried to send a private message but can't seem to do it .Thanks You need to be a paid member to use the PM system, and also to buy/sell on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david graham Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Ok will do thanks for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 You could always get yours refurbed at quite a lot of places if you'd prefer the peace of mind of having something renewed rather than risking an unknown element and you don't need the car for a week or so to get them turned around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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