Patience is key. Be prepared, be methodical and don't rush anything.
After contacting Turbo Techincs they have quoted me either upwards of £150+vat for repair,if possible,or £300+vat for a standard replacement off the shelf unit so I think that will be the one I will go for.
Found this guide on here...
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-8l-turbo-removal.187412/
Just need to see if I'm physically/mentally capable of swapping it over I know I can manage the first bullet point on that guide,it's just the rest that will test my strength and ability.
If you need anyone to lift the car while you're under there give me a callCheers Karl,maybe a months gym membership to start with!
I feel it may be a catchweight bout between the turbo and me.
Once you rip it all apart, I'll bring mine round so you can work out where all the parts are supposed to go back to Tim!
I couldn't undo the downpipe to turbo nuts
buy a fricken camper van
"I get butterflies every time I go near it.."
jokes aside - they are probably palpitations
Balancing requires specialist equipmentThat's really thoughtful - how much is a broken turbo to buy including postage? It's the "quality inspection" bit I am worried about is this CHRA balancing more expensive for a DIYer than a new turbo?
Exciting times for you and with a new turbo you will be doing wheelies everywhere
That's really thoughtful - how much is a broken turbo to buy including postage? It's the "quality inspection" bit I am worried about is this CHRA balancing more expensive for a DIYer than a new turbo?
Balancing requires specialist equipment
I don't think the blue ones ever had these type of issues
whereabouts in the country are you?
assuming its still a deal?
how's the new turbo working out? have you opened it up?
your S3 will be good now
Also I may now be a member of that elusive club of S3 8L owners with no oil leaks at least I haven't found any on the piece of cardboard I've had under the car for the last week!
Congratulations .... I'm jealous now
I had oil gathering on the gear linkage at the side of the engine and once dipstick popped up it all over the front and on the fan blades. I now have a rainbow effect drive with all the rain recently