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car trouble - turbo replacement in ford focus

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  • 10-11-2013 5:14pm
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    jmt26556
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Just wondering if anyone can tell me the best place to get a replacement turbo in the ford focus. I know it is a big job and the part is very expensive from the main dealers. Greatful for any advice.


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    corkgsxr
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    What engine? What year?


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    turbostan
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    jmt26556 wrote: »
    Just wondering if anyone can tell me the best place to get a replacement turbo in the ford focus. I know it is a big job and the part is very expensive from the main dealers. Greatful for any advice.

    Guessing its the 1.6hdi Pug engine..
    Try your local motor factors, you'll be looking at around €700 (rough guess) for the turbo and gasket, not a big job to fit, but worth payin a few quid to get it done right. A good local mechanic would be the way to go.


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    jmt26556
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jmt26556


    corkgsxr wrote: »
    What engine? What year?

    It a 1.6 desiel. 2006.


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    corkgsxr
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    Id also check why it went.

    Is the engine starting to sludge up. There a engine that can do repeated turbos if the cause isnt found


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    jmt26556
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jmt26556


    corkgsxr wrote: »
    Id also check why it went.

    Is the engine starting to sludge up. There a engine that can do repeated turbos if the cause isnt found

    Think it was a sludge build up but my local mechanic will know more tommorow. Can part be got cheaper in the uk.


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    corkgsxr
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    jmt26556 wrote: »
    Think it was a sludge build up but my local mechanic will know more tommorow. Can part be got cheaper in the uk.

    It probably was. You need to remove that sludge or your new turbo won't last a few months


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    Rhys Essien
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    Have a look here over in the Motors thread.Seems this is a common problem in the pre 2007 engine.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86418414

    Also have a look here for a turbo with the car dismantlers.No point buying new if the car is only worth a few bob more.
    http://www.partfinder.ie/cgi-bin/scripts/search.pl


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    Rhys Essien
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    Reconditioned turbos here near Midleton for €350.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/carparts-for-sale/hdi-tdi-tdci-dci-turbo-turbocharger/5947943


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    jmt26556
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭jmt26556


    Rhys Essien wrote: »
    Reconditioned turbos here near Midleton for €350.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/carparts-for-sale/hdi-tdi-tdci-dci-turbo-turbocharger/5947943

    Thanks a million. Might be worth taking the chance with reconditioned one rather than a new on as car is 7 years old.


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    Rhys Essien
    Registered Users Posts: 3,029 ✭✭✭Rhys Essien


    jmt26556 wrote: »
    Thanks a million. Might be worth taking the chance with reconditioned one rather than a new on as car is 7 years old.

    They also give a 2 year guarantee.You cant go wrong.


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