[Vwdiesel] Turbo troubleshooting

[TexasTDI]

MK4 TDI's use Garrett turbos (VNT-15).  MK3 TDI's use KKK turbos (K-03)
1.8T's use KKK turbos (K-03).

Christopher J. Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 242k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 110k miles
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "paulr" <reichp at earthlink.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Turbo troubleshooting


> That's what I thought, Loren.  I wanted to see the part.
> Dealer wouldn't do that on a warranty repair.
>
> The dealer installed a Garrett cartridge (saw green
> sticker on the wastegate).
>
> I remember reading an online VW service bulletin from the
> late '90's.  Certain car models were 'sposed to be
> checked, and Garrett turbos were 'sposed to be replaced
> with KKK. Garrett must be back in VW's good graces now.
>
> Paul
>
> 2000 TDI