533 RYC Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Impeller was dark (nearly black - I suspected your fuel smoke was at fault), but hasn't touched the front cover yet. Vertical clearance is still only afew thou. Thats not to say the turbine isn't rubbing & causing the squealing on full throttle! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6480824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAG250 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 You been around that long Stag250, 2007? I thought Cam's was the first to blow. What ended up happening mate? Still going strong at 240,000 kms mark. Just did oil change yesterday. Rocker cover gaskets leak some oil and not sure at this stage if I want to fix that and replace plugs at same time as plugs (original since I bought it bar one) seem still to be ok. Still on original shocks too. These cars are built well that's for sure. Changed front rotors a few months ago. Not sure what I'd buy next but think it will be a diesel for my high mileage p.a. Has to be suv type vehicle too as I'm sick of bottoming out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Still going strong at 240,000 kms mark. Just did oil change yesterday. Rocker cover gaskets leak some oil and not sure at this stage if I want to fix that and replace plugs at same time as plugs (original since I bought it bar one) seem still to be ok. Still on original shocks too. These cars are built well that's for sure. Changed front rotors a few months ago. Not sure what I'd buy next but think it will be a diesel for my high mileage p.a. Has to be suv type vehicle too as I'm sick of bottoming out. Lucky you. Mine are all leaking and shit...and its only done "95,000km"... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 i thought you had silkgayroads Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 i thought you had silkgayroads I do. but I'm running stock at the moment since I got defected... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 without trying to stir up the 34 v's the 35 thing but it was quite a while back i mentioned a lot of 35 's seemed to have turbo issue's at quite low k's.......is there an issue with em or are u guys just thrashing em Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) without trying to stir up the 34 v's the 35 thing but it was quite a while back i mentioned a lot of 35 's seemed to have turbo issue's at quite low k's.......is there an issue with em or are u guys just thrashing em Hmmm, lets see; 1; Small ceramic wheeled turbo pushing 12-14psi in a 1700kg car; Check. 2; Hugely restrictive factory dump pipe, and 2 catalytic converters to further restrict the exhaust and overheat aforementioned ceramic exhaust wheel; Check. 3; BB core that is susceptible to damage through questionable servicing, and extreme heat (see point 2); Check. Result; Yeah; it's not rocket surgery, people aren't "Flogging" them as such (not really sure how you could possibly give it a harder time anyway; it spins at 100,000+ rpm, and is subjected to repeated heat cycling up to 800ish deg) but they do a lot of work. Edited August 10, 2012 by Daleo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) without trying to stir up the 34 v's the 35 thing but it was quite a while back i mentioned a lot of 35 's seemed to have turbo issue's at quite low k's.......is there an issue with em or are u guys just thrashing em Got the car with 70K......easy driving mostly freeway and the turbo goes at 80K........Rebuilt with a Garret BB core....the new turbo has done 140K with varies levels of boost/motors(my fault) and various setups topping out at 30PSI for a small time with no issue. You figure it out. On a further note....one of my mates has a brand new 2011 GTI with only 40K on it: DSG Gearbox replacement Front and rear diff replacement Front rotors gone already....wtf! Turbo!!!! on standard boost......goooonnnnneeee! and.......wait for it......a petrol motor that sound like a diesel.......new motor time! Lucky VW is paying the bill's atm. Then there's my Dad's V10 Towrag........turbos are still good....but the list of replacements parts after a manufacturing fault with the fuel rail was huge at 110km's Lolz....without trying to stir up any VW owners! Edited August 10, 2012 by Jetwreck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yep, mums husband has a 307Hdi; and when it came back from it's 100,000km service, it had a new turbo. Me; "Why did they replace that?" Him; "I dunno, they said there was nothing wrong with the old one" Me; "Riiiiiight" No mention of it on the service documents, just popped in a new one for no reason... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestag Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 friend got a 2012 polo. 150km in it stalled everyday. they had it for 2 days and said it was fine now... still happened.. at 300km they replaced whole engine. goes fine now. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6481920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcorr Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yes and don't ask the VW warranty guys about the Twincharger engines either... Good reason Nissan stopped playing with those back with the K10 Micra in 1988... And I know plenty of people in the UK who have had new turbos and other engine parts replaced with the VW group diesels as well... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6482140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
533 RYC Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 New turbo arrived for the wagon yesterday......LIKE THE PEN? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6482421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAG250 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 So how do the Volvo diesel turbos hold out since we're talking Euro a go go? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6482727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 So how do the Volvo diesel turbos hold out since we're talking Euro a go go? Not to bad...but a Volvo will never be awesome! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6483095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAG250 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Not to bad...but a Volvo will never be awesome! i like the look of the xc70 2012 model though. I took one for a test drive and was surprised at its performance and roadholding vs my stag. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6496680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 i like the look of the xc70 2012 model though. I took one for a test drive and was surprised at its performance and roadholding vs my stag. Throw 40K at yours to bring it up to matching price and I'd think you would find a big difference.....you cannot compare a 2002 model car with a 2012 model car. I like the new Volvo's too!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6496716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Throw 40K at yours to bring it up to matching price and I'd think you would find a big difference.....you cannot compare a 2002 model car with a 2012 model car. I like the new Volvo's too!!! hmm 40k of mods...should be able to turn it into a 10 sec car yeh?? overnight parts from japan??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6497048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAG250 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 The CX5's also look good and drive well too. The diesel LTD version I drove anyway. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6497552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 hmm 40k of mods...should be able to turn it into a 10 sec car yeh?? overnight parts from japan??? I did't know that I would have to build a 10 second car to beet a 2012 model Volvo! Why would I buy from Japan when everything can be done locally or from the US? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6498009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I did't know that I would have to build a 10 second car to beet a 2012 model Volvo! Why would I buy from Japan when everything can be done locally or from the US? hahaha i love you craig nohomo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/406596-mv35-turbo-dead/page/2/#findComment-6498033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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