Re: MB turbo question...

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199809281938.VAA00131@vtoy.fi> "Jouko Haapanen" writes:

> As the thread from my previous MB question has died down ( I still don't
> know whether to go bone-stock or allow MTM to twiddle with the motor), I
> thought I'd pop another one out into the atmosphere of bits'n bytes.  My
> turbocharger is going to be replaced (at 400 000km, a rebuild alone will
> not let me sleep at night) as a part of the ongoing process.  Should I just
> order the new factory exchange part, or should I deviate from this plan?
> Any BTDT's?

Yup - John Robinson is the only person I know who's upgraded an MB to
a different turbo.  I think he wishes he hadn't.  If you like, I'll
pass across his phone number.

> Another question - has anyone figured out how to use a decent sized
> intercooler in their Urquattro without going to an A2 type grille/bumper?
> If so, how, what and where?

Yes - Aelred at Dialynx has a charge cooler system that replaces the
auxiliary radiator.  In Finland, I don't think you'd miss the
auxiliary radiator.

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