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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Gave the car a bit of a run and the smoke seems to have gone. The garage did suggest changing the oil in a few weeks to flush the engine. It's a bit jerky but it's getting better. Now I need some decent wheels. Do I need to lower the car if I put 17" or 18" rims on it?
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    4rings said "no it was working" but the garage checked it and part of the spindle had broken or something. I paid for it by c/card so they are dealing with it for me now. Anyone got any ideas about the smoking from the exhaust? Maybe it just needs a good run. Great to have some power back. I...
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    New RS4 18IN Rims fitted - not bad - Pics inside :P

    0K66 - is that stadard suspension or have you had it lowered? They look amazing.
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Great! Had the KO3s installed and got the car back today. Had to wait a bit as the garage had staff on holiday. All seems to work fine apart from a bit of smoke from the exhaust. Is this expected and will it go in time? The car was running for about 6k miles with the turbo broken (bad idea but...
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Cananyone help me on this? I need to give an answer tomorrow. Thanks!!!
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Will this swap require any ECU changes or will the car just run as it should - I assume still at 150bhp. Thanks for everyone's help by the way.
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Someone from this forum has PM'd me and is selling a KO3 turbo but it's from the 180bhp engine - mine is the 150bhp version. Does anyone know if this will fit?
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Spoke to 4rings on Friday and they basically told me where to go. I've contacted my c/card company and they are dealing with it for me.
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Garage have called to say it's the turbo that's at fault. It's also smoking - the car was not doing that before. They put a new oil pipe on it during the swap out and oil is pumping through it. Just one of those things I suppose.
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    Both the mechanic and myself can only source one for a Golf. which we've been told will not fit. Been quoted £600 for a new one which is a bit more than I want to spend. I had a look on Google and exchange units were around £500 - still a bit over budget. I want to sell the car after the...
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    A4 1.8T Turbo Problems

    A while ago I lost all power on my 1996 A4 1.8T sport. I've had the gaskets on the turbo changed in case they were leaking but no joy. I've tried sourcing a used replacement turbo but can only find ones for a Golf 1.8T. Would the Golf model fit my A4? Also, does anyone know of anywhere that...
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    Loss of power. Turbo problems?

    What checks can I do to the cat? g
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    Loss of power. Turbo problems?

    My 1996 A4 1.8T Sport has lost a huge amount of power. I've had the gaskets on the turbo changed but this has not made a difference. Any ideas?
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    Sounds like it's worth trying the gaskets. Any idea if there are some pictures of their where abouts on the web anywhere?
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    Would it be these gaskets even if the noise is coming from inside the turbo?
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    Car was in at the garage today. Said that there were noises coming from two places - the diff and the turbo. Said that turbo was not working but there was a rattling noise coming from it. He'll have a closer look on Monday.
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    What a nutter!!
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    Thanks for the advice guys. Gambba - what's a DV???
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    Wow - scary thought. It's been like this for a few weeks but just haven't had the time to take it to the garage. It's booked in for tomorrow so I guess I'll find out then. Cheers!
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    Loss of power - blown turbo?

    It's a whinning noise. Don't think I can hear it when the car is revved whilst stationary - just when it's moving.