Replacement Turbo required

Apr 29th, 2005, 10:08

Dear all,

I have read much, but absorbed little, so hope you can help me. The time has come to replace the turbo on my 1994 T5. It is letting oil by and leaking big time now. Can anyone recommend the best/cheapest place to get a reconditioned replacement please? I have read that they can be found for as little as £200 and as much as £700 so want to make sure I dont over spend, but also get a decent replacement.

Many thanks,

Andy

Al115 · Apr 29th, 2005, 10:22

Options are -

refurb your existing unit - in the region of £200 + vat
buy reconditioned unit - £400 + vat
buy new - £500 + vat

Alastair
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bobcat · Apr 29th, 2005, 11:35

just remember that your car has the early conical type turbo, the turbo on you car will only fit the 1994 and 1995 850's. 1996 and 1997 use a different style.

Apr 29th, 2005, 15:26

>just remember that your car has the early conical type turbo,
>the turbo on you car will only fit the 1994 and 1995 850's.
>1996 and 1997 use a different style.

Thanks for the advice guys, but where can I get a refurbished Turbo? Anyone know of a good company?

Many thanks,

Andy

sholtby · Apr 29th, 2005, 16:02

You could buy a repair kit and recondition it yourself. Someone posted a link to a firm that sells the bits for about £50. I could try and find it if you are interested?
Volvotuning do an exchange turbo with gaskets for about £470 inc.

Simon

Al115 · Apr 29th, 2005, 16:10

And it is worth distinguishing between reconditioned and refurbished... apparently they have quite specific meanings when it comes to turbos!

Alastair
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johnt850r · May 2nd, 2005, 06:39

Hi Andy,
Am going through oil leak process and one of issues addressed is Turbo.
When I asked the guy who looks after my R he said He had "several" in the garage if I needed a replacemnt.

Give the most excellent Stuart Williams a call, they're not too far from you and it just might save you soem dosh

Garage Name: S W Autos
Telephone: 01580 291588
Address: Heartsay Garage/Headcorn Rd, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JY

spesh2551 · May 2nd, 2005, 16:05

>just remember that your car has the early conical type turbo,
>the turbo on you car will only fit the 1994 and 1995 850's.
>1996 and 1997 use a different style.

What is different?? Exhaust side???

Apr 29th, 2005, 10:08	#1
600andy Guest Location:	Replacement Turbo required Dear all, I have read much, but absorbed little, so hope you can help me. The time has come to replace the turbo on my 1994 T5. It is letting oil by and leaking big time now. Can anyone recommend the best/cheapest place to get a reconditioned replacement please? I have read that they can be found for as little as £200 and as much as £700 so want to make sure I dont over spend, but also get a decent replacement. Many thanks, Andy

Apr 29th, 2005, 10:22	#2
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	RE: Replacement Turbo required Options are - refurb your existing unit - in the region of £200 + vat buy reconditioned unit - £400 + vat buy new - £500 + vat Alastair ---------------------------- http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...357v70-sig.jpg

Apr 29th, 2005, 11:35	#3
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	RE: Replacement Turbo required just remember that your car has the early conical type turbo, the turbo on you car will only fit the 1994 and 1995 850's. 1996 and 1997 use a different style. __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Apr 29th, 2005, 15:26	#4
600andy Guest Location:	RE: Replacement Turbo required >just remember that your car has the early conical type turbo, >the turbo on you car will only fit the 1994 and 1995 850's. >1996 and 1997 use a different style. Thanks for the advice guys, but where can I get a refurbished Turbo? Anyone know of a good company? Many thanks, Andy

Apr 29th, 2005, 16:02	#5
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Replacement Turbo required You could buy a repair kit and recondition it yourself. Someone posted a link to a firm that sells the bits for about £50. I could try and find it if you are interested? Volvotuning do an exchange turbo with gaskets for about £470 inc. Simon

Apr 29th, 2005, 16:10	#6
Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	RE: Replacement Turbo required And it is worth distinguishing between reconditioned and refurbished... apparently they have quite specific meanings when it comes to turbos! Alastair ---------------------------- http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...357v70-sig.jpg

May 2nd, 2005, 06:39	#7
johnt850r Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 02:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ashford	RE: Replacement Turbo required Hi Andy, Am going through oil leak process and one of issues addressed is Turbo. When I asked the guy who looks after my R he said He had "several" in the garage if I needed a replacemnt. Give the most excellent Stuart Williams a call, they're not too far from you and it just might save you soem dosh Garage Name: S W Autos Telephone: 01580 291588 Address: Heartsay Garage/Headcorn Rd, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JY

May 2nd, 2005, 16:05	#8
spesh2551 Member Last Online: Sep 15th, 2015 15:56 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: neath	RE: Replacement Turbo required >just remember that your car has the early conical type turbo, >the turbo on you car will only fit the 1994 and 1995 850's. >1996 and 1997 use a different style. What is different?? Exhaust side???

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