Turbo Gone - Volvo S40

Volvic12

Well Lads,

As the thread says, I think the turbo is gone in my car. No real warning sign's, was just driving and it went. There is quite a bit of mileage on it and it probably was overdue a service alright. Brought it in to a garage this morning to have a look at it.
I know its meant to be quite expensive to fix. Anyone able to give me a ballpark figure as to what it will set me back?

Appreciate any responses


Thanks

George Dalton

Which shape S40 and which engine?

Volvic12

Not 100% sure about the engine and it's in the garage now so can't check.
It's a 2007 4 door sedan (the standard one).
I think it's 2.0D I4/5
Transmission - 5 speed manual

bazz26

1.6d was 5 speed. 2.0d was 6 speed. The turbo gives trouble on these engines if they are not serviced regularly or if the incorrect grade of oil is used.

George Dalton

The 1.6 is the one that gives the most turbo trouble and has a 5 speed box so I will assume it is a 1.6.

To supply and fit a reconditioned unit from a reputable source and also take steps to avoid a repeat failure, such as replace the turbo oil feed line and banjo bolts, remove the sump and replace the oil pump pickup pipe should cost you around €1000 in a decent independent garage. You will get cheaper quotes but they will either be black market cash jobs or will be cutting corners on the preventative measures.

homingbird

The Turbo can get clogged up with soot as well . I found out when i was breaking a diesel bmw. I took it off the car & gave it a good spray off wd40 to free the turbine that was stuck solid.

miller50841

Turbo's can be got refurbished I had a Saab 93 with only 92000 genuine mls and it went had to buy new at a cost of €1250 fitted.

There does be ad's on donedeal and that so should be easy got

Eoin

What do you mean when you say it "went" - no power after 1700 revs or so, or something much more ominous? The former happened to my last car (2005 V50 2.0D) and it turned out to just be a sensor that needed replacing.

miller50841

If there was a cloud of smoke then it's defo gone means oil in intercooler/radiator

Volvic12

Thanks for the reply lads.
No cloulds of smoke or anything like that. No noises.
Literally 1 minute from home, power seemed to go in car (felt like the car was being pulled/dragged). Seemed stange. Parked up the car. About an hour later, I tried it again. Was OK in first, not great in second and third and then 4th & 5th were a waste of time. Literally taking 30-40secs to build up speed.

Does it sound like the turbo ya? Had been a while getting service alright (jsut before Christmas I think).

king_of_inismac

Volvic12 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply lads.
No cloulds of smoke or anything like that. No noises.
Literally 1 minute from home, power seemed to go in car (felt like the car was being pulled/dragged). Seemed stange. Parked up the car. About an hour later, I tried it again. Was OK in first, not great in second and third and then 4th & 5th were a waste of time. Literally taking 30-40secs to build up speed.

Does it sound like the turbo ya? Had been a while getting service alright (jsut before Christmas I think).

Are you sure it's not just a pipe coming off the turbo? First thing I'd check anyway...

martyc5674

Could be turbo actuator solenoid/hose... Intercooler to turbo hose...
You might be in for a nice surprise.
Marty.

keppler

Volvic12 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply lads.
No cloulds of smoke or anything like that. No noises.
Literally 1 minute from home, power seemed to go in car (felt like the car was being pulled/dragged). Seemed stange. Parked up the car. About an hour later, I tried it again. Was OK in first, not great in second and third and then 4th & 5th were a waste of time. Literally taking 30-40secs to build up speed.

Does it sound like the turbo ya? Had been a while getting service alright (jsut before Christmas I think).

It just sounds to me like your turbo isn't kicking in. This could be due to a number of possible problems such as sensor or vacuum issues. I would be inclined to rule these out before deciding that the turbo itself is fubarred.

Volvic12

Thanks for the replies.
In the garage anyway so hope to have an answer by the end of the week.
I'll let ye know the story. Fingers crossed.

Thanks again

miller50841

Volvic12 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies.
In the garage anyway so hope to have an answer by the end of the week.
I'll let ye know the story. Fingers crossed.

Thanks again

No problem hope its not an expensive fix