julianpb
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- Toronto, Canada
Just had my 2015 1.8t TSI with 75,000kms in the shop and was told that after much tricky diagnosis, they discovered that my (factory) turbo wastegate actuator arm is seized, and so much so that all efforts to release it have failed. I don't have 100% confirmation, but I believe it's the circled joint they're referring to, not the actuator itself (pic is not my turbo). Consequently, they're quoting me a complete turbo replacement and 7 hours labour for about an arm and a leg. Now, I'm already going to look into sourcing a used turbo for less, but even before going there, I want to make sure a complete replacement is truly necessary. I haven't set eyes or hands on my own seized wastegate arm yet, but even if I do, I'm not sure it'll help me verify how stuck it is. Fortunately, I have to assume the flap is stuck open, as I've noticed some limp turbo and don't appear to have killed my engine. The seizing is also fairly believable because I haven't been driving my car a lot lately (I didn't know this might happen of course).
Has anyone else had this particular problem? Were you able to get it unstuck? What methods should I check that the shop has tried before giving up? Even for a full replacement, 7 hours is excessive, right?
One more question.. The IS12 turbo part numbers have various last digits:
06K145713E
06K145713F
06K145713G
06K145713H
06K145713K
I believe K is the most recent version, but do I have to get just the right one for my engine or will any of them work?
Thanks in advance!
Has anyone else had this particular problem? Were you able to get it unstuck? What methods should I check that the shop has tried before giving up? Even for a full replacement, 7 hours is excessive, right?
One more question.. The IS12 turbo part numbers have various last digits:
06K145713E
06K145713F
06K145713G
06K145713H
06K145713K
I believe K is the most recent version, but do I have to get just the right one for my engine or will any of them work?
Thanks in advance!
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