Hey, Paul! Re: URGENT:88 MC Turbocharger info needed

["Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>]

> I looked at the 88 5kcst.  It looks very good except for one thing.  The
> boost gauge won't go above 0.9 bar but it seems to show reasonable
> values when I let off the throttle etc.  My thoughts were:
> 
> wastegate stuck open
> turbocharger seized
> 
> or both.
> 
> Am I right or is everything okay?  It didn't seem too zippy so I don't
> think it was getting any boost.
> 
> How much is it going to cost me for a rebuilt or good used turbocharger?
> Can I put on a non water cooled turbocharger in it's place temporarily?

I got a used (w/83k miles on it) water-cooled K26 for $150; I know of someone
in Toronto who has a brand-new one he said he'd let go for $250.

Rebuilt units seem to go for $400-$500.

Don't go with the non-watercooled K26.

hth, -doug q

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