Posted a thread a few weeks ago but thought I better start a new one due to it not being updated for a while. Had the dreaded limp home mode kicking in on my Octy2 140 Pd Tdi at 3000Rpm (usually whilst overtaking) :confused: causing a few "hairy" moments. Due to recently been made redundant as soo many at the moment, I haven't had the funds to get her into the stealership for a Vag-Com scan so tried a few thing my self. Cleaned Maf sensor, changed panel filter, removed and cleaned inlet manifold along with the Egr valve most of which have been first for me but had the help of a good friend who knows a bit or two about Mechanical fitting even though he is a Ford owner (Gulp)... Strangley the car went sweat for a day after all of this even with an "Italian tune up" and it went well over 3000rpm with very noticible power gain so i'm smilling thinking we'd fixed it...NOT the case !! :thumbdwn: The following day back into limp home at 3000rpm so off the the stealers it went... As suspected after reading soo many related posts on here which have been very helpful btw, It turns out I have the "Sticky Turbo" symptom causing "Overboost". Now according to the stealers this is a new Turbo Jobby ??? Not the case according to some outstanding posts from the fellow Briskodians who say the VNT Veins and actuator can be freed up with a bit of care during removal and cleaning process..

Edited 31 July, 200916 yr by diuce01670

Has anyone ever done this job and if anyone plans to do this there some great pdf files on ere on the cleaning process but unfortionaltly theres very little advise on the Turbo removal process...Can anyone give a little advise from past experiences on the Turbo removal and anything I should be watching out for. We plan to take it from the Top of the engine bay whilst on axle stands (to allow for hose access from under) but any advise would be massively appreciated. This is said to be a very successful and rewarding job once done as the PD turbos can become very carbonated and very choked up causing "Sticky Turbo veins" whilst a small fortune being saved at the same time.