Hi, I've always used main dealers, but as my car is now reaching the 5 year old mark and the fact that the extended warranty has expired (due to covering over 100K), can anyone recommend a good indy garage in the kent area. The problem I have experinced is the age old known issue of power loss, restart the engine and everythings fine. So I guess a new turbo is required. The other question is whether to go with a standard replacement or I've been looking into a hybrid from Turbo Technics (for £660). I must admit I don't plan on remapping (or perhaps I should) as I honestly don't know alot about it. Your thoughts and suggestions would be gratefully recevied, many thanks.

I can very safely recommend Kelly at http://www.kdskeltec.co.uk/index.phtml Based in Gillingham.

He is very good and knows his stuff, and very well priced, Have a look at some of the cars he has worked on,

When he serviced my MK1 Oct'y he was just finishing off a Ferrari 512 TR.

Hi Mike, many hanks for the recommendation, I'll drop Kelly a line and will let you know, cheers

That's ok.

Where abouts are you in Kent?

Chatham, so not far from Kelly's garage

A turbo problem wouldn't normally go away on restart.

I was lead to believe that if the vanes are sticking you would lose power but by restarting would reset and clear the problem until the next time ? The time it happened to me was when I was accelareting uphill in 5th, I lost accelaration and was only able to continue at 50mph. I stopped, turned the engine off and restarted and was then able to accelarate as normal. I must admit its only happened the once, but as the car has cover nearly 110K I just assumed it was a fault with the turbo. Of course, I would get the car checked properly before going with a turbo change but I was just pre-empting it.

Edited 11 May, 201214 yr by cj_uk

It sounds like it might be worth decoking the vanes, try something like this:

http://www.innotecworld.com/products/sets-systems.php?productid=6

A turbo problem wouldn't normally go away on restart.

The turbo problem itself doesn't go away, but a restart will often bring the ECU out of limp-home mode making the turbo appear to work normally again for a while, until the next time it flags an overboost problem.

If it is coking, then a strip and clean of the turbo will be a huge amount cheaper than a replacement. It's only the exhaust side that needs removed, the turbo core remains intact.

Edited 11 May, 201214 yr by Kiwibacon

Can this be cleaned in situ or does the turbo need to be removed ?

Can this be cleaned in situ or does the turbo need to be removed ?

It needs removed to be certain. I believe there are products which claim to decoke turbos, but I don't think you could rely on them. Nothing competes with a physical strip and clean.

Edited 14 May, 201214 yr by Kiwibacon

cj, i have sent Kelly a link to this thread for you.

Hi CJ, did you have any luck contacting Kelly?

As an aside, just got this months new Evo mag, and theres a picture of Kelly on p124

Hi Mike, going to call him tomorrow. The car has gone into limp mode 3 times now :S

Now, the thing is do I go for a hybrid from Turbo Technics (or can anyone recommend another good turbo supplier, I must admit I have limited knowledge as I never had to change one) or buy a standard refurb ? I would like to keep the car for at least another year. Its currently cover 108K, I've owned it from new, its been regularly serviced, ok its got a few stonechips but its still a good car. It still gives me 50+ mpg on a run (I cover 20K miles a year) and it suits my needs

Edited 24 May, 201214 yr by cj_uk

If your not remapping then a hybrid isn't really needed. I would stick with standard and save a bit of money.

Hi Storm, thanks for your reply, I guess I'd have to contact TT for a price on a standard as they don't list them online. Strange as they list prices for the hybrids, its £660 inc vat and postage + £75 + vat surcharge for my car:

Just got a quote for an exchange turbo from Turbo Technics, £488.40 that includes vat and delivery, I would £90 back for the surcharge, so in the end it would cost £398.40. I've contacted Kelly, just waiting for them to call back with a price for fitting

not received a call from Kelly, I'll give it another go on Monday

Best pop down to see Kelly, as i know he is busy and can sometimes forget to call back.

Hi Mike, I'll try calling again tomorrow, what time does he open/close ?

sorry only just seen this, think he is there from 8.30 till about 5.

Hi Mike, many thanks, I'll let you know

The car has gone into limp mode 5 times since the 9th May, I forgot to add that I got the fault code from the car:

1 Fault Found:

000564 - Boost Pressure Regulation

P0234 - 000 - Limit Exceeded (Overboost Condition) - Intermittent

Unfortunately I have been unable to talk to Kelly at KDS Keltec regarding replacing the turbo :(

Edited 31 May, 201214 yr by cj_uk