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MK5 2.0 TDI Turbo Replacement?

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    MK5 2.0 TDI Turbo Replacement?

    My TDI has recently started to make a very high pitch whine/whistling noise on acceleration, kinda like a alternator noise through the speakers, but it's coming from the engine bay. Research through forums seems to point me towards the turbo being on it's way out. Performance isn't affected, it's just annoying and kinda embarrassing at this stage.

    I intend to get it checked out by a garage so am after recommendations for a reputable, reasonably priced repairer in Western Sydney (close to Penrith) who is familiar with Golf Turbo issues. Anyone also able to give a ballpark figure of what a new installed turbo will set me back so I don't drop dead in front of them if a replacement is due.
    I used to be indecisive - now I'm just not sure....
    Tags: kinda, noise, replacement, tdi, turbo
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    Hi
    It could be just a boost leak so if they recommend a turbo change tell them you want the old one as proof and check it yourself.
    2011 T5 Mulitivan Comfortline 103kw ,2009 Golf Tdi Comfortline 103kw,2005 Golf Mk5 GTI Stage 1 220BHP (UK),2004 Golf GT TDI 140BHP (UK),1995 Golf Mk3 GTI 120BHP (UK), 1980 Escort Mk2 RS2000(South African), 1980 Opel GTE 148Kw (South African), 1979 Golf Mk1.

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      Originally posted by fransnz View Post
      Hi
      It could be just a boost leak so if they recommend a turbo change tell them you want the old one as proof and check it yourself.
      Boost leak? More details please....

      Power doesn't feel like it has changed since noise began a few weeks ago. Car has just turned over 165k by the way.
      I used to be indecisive - now I'm just not sure....

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      • #4
        Could be boost leak or alternator pulley. I wouldn't really be leaning towards a turbo @ 165k just yet. Need to check the basics/common issues first. Take it to a VW specialist not joe blow mechanic who will tell you that your indicator fluid is low.

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