996 Turbo X50 - blown turbo

[wormski]

Hi, i've got a 2002 996 Turbo x50. Recently it started misfiring when it reaches 4500 revs. I took it to Porsche Chester who diagnosed a bent actuator arm - waste gate seized [bank 1-3]. Their remedy was a new turbo at £3604.23 fitted. Apparently this was a discount. Is this the only course of action? Would an independent be much cheaper? Woe is me.

[mollytherocker]

I would be surprised if you couldn't half that price at a good Indy.

[ClarkPB]

Could probably get the turbo rebuilt? I'm not an expert though...

[mollytherocker]

Recon?

[wormski]

I asked Porsche about a rebuild and they said that in their experience the unit disintegrates when you try to disassemble it. Should have mentioned it in the original post - I'm based in South Manchester.

[Homer J]

wormski said:

Porsche Chester, new turbo at £3604.23 fitted. Apparently this was a discount. Is this the only course of action? Would an independent be much cheaper? Woe is me.

Indi cheaper, oh yes.

Standard Turbo, around £1500 with VAT. Had mine done last year by Redline Racing.

Although if its "just" a bent rod a good honest indi could look at a repair, unless theres further damage elsewhere. But still there having a laugh.

OPC's, don't ya just love em

[Martian O]

wormski said:

...I'm based in South Manchester.

Give Mike a shout at S&C, a trustworthy independent who will give you an honest opinion.

http://www.sportsandclassic.com/

[markjo]

TBH if it was me I would speak to the likes of 9e about upgrading to a after market turbo, probably not that different price wise and would not feel like sinking money for the same, good excuse to get a few more bhp

[Moosh]

referb and indi 100%. save sheds loads of money. Where are you based

[Porkupine]

Moosh said:

referb and indi 100%. save sheds loads of money. Where are you based

Read the thread.

[wormski]

markjo said:

TBH if it was me I would speak to the likes of 9e about upgrading to a after market turbo, probably not that different price wise and would not feel like sinking money for the same, good excuse to get a few more bhp

The problem with this is that i'd have to buy two turbos. Replacing the standard means I only have to buy one. Call me soft but i'm happy with the current performance!

[markjo]

wormski said:

The problem with this is that i'd have to buy two turbos. Replacing the standard means I only have to buy one. Call me soft but i'm happy with the current performance!

Soft , fair pt, as others have said goto a good indie OPC are taking the piss..

[sportsandclassic]

You have mail.

[wormski]

Thanks Mike.

[Searider]

Should turbos be replaced in pairs?

Audi recommend this for their twin turbo cars.

[mollytherocker]

Searider said:

Should turbos be replaced in pairs?

Audi recommend this for their twin turbo cars.

Ha ha, I bet they do!

[Rocco1]

Whats the difference between x50 turbos and 996tt?

[marky911]

Hey Rocco, I haven't seen your name in here for a while. You still got the 964Ts? Did you ever get your Diablo?

The x50 is the factory powerkit. Different turbos, manifolds etc.

ETA - I took it you meant the difference between standard and x50 cars, not just the turbos. Doh!
Mikes answer is better.

Edited by marky911 on Wednesday 20th February 20:02

[sportsandclassic]

Rocco1 said:

Whats the difference between x50 turbos and 996tt?

The X50 cars and GT2 run the same turbochargers K24 models.

Standard 996 turbo is a K16 model

[Rocco1]

marky911 said:

Hey Rocco, I haven't seen your name in here for a while. You still got the 964Ts? Did you ever get your Diablo?

The x50 is the factory powerkit. Different turbos, manifolds etc.

ETA - I took it you meant the difference between standard and x50 cars, not just the turbos. Doh!
Mikes answer is better.

Edited by marky911 on Wednesday 20th February 20:02

All good here and hope all is well with you
Yes still have the 964t and shes a keeper
Yes got the Diablo sv variant (14 months ago)and just bought a Ferrari Scuderia lol
why i asked about the turbos is due to the fact that i have two turbos of a 2004 996 turbo and other ancillaries for sale