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    How To Replace A Turbocharger

    How To Replace A Turbocharger

    Turbocharger Tips
    At one point, turbochargers were a cool new unexplored technology. Putting a turbo onto an early Porsche 911 turned your dentist’s car into an infamous snap-oversteer death machine. Mitsubishi was so proud of the Starion ESI-R that they covered the interior in now-fantastically-dated TURBO logos. The Ford Mustang SVO dropped the iconic “five liter” V8…

    Audi A4 & Volkswagen Passat KO4 Turbo Repair

    Turbocharger Tips
    Earlier, turbochargers were often considered as a component in high-performance automobiles. Today, mainstream vehicles also include a turbocharger. The main function of the turbo is to increase the efficiency of the engine by making use of the exhaust gases. The exhaust gases turn a turbine, that in turn rotates a compressor wheel. This causes the…
    What is a Turbocharger Wastegate

    What is a Turbocharger Wastegate

    Turbocharger Tips
    What is a wastegate?   A turbocharger wastegate is a small valve, which is used to control the amount of boost the turbo makes. It opens at a predetermined limit, to allow surplus exhaust gas to bypass the turbine and disappear straight down the exhaust pipe once the boost limit is reached. Most engines can…
    HOW TO REPAIR INTERCOOLER

    HOW TO REPAIR INTERCOOLER

    Turbocharger Tips
    The Intercooler repair "How To" section of our site is here to help when you need that little bit of extra knowledge to get your project up and running. From the list below select the video or article that is related to info about the product line desired.  How Much Does an Intercooler Cost?  Symptoms…

    Audi A4 & Volkswagen Passat KO3 Turbo Repair

    Turbocharger Tips
      Do you own an Audi A4 or VW Passat with a KO3 turbo? Are you looking for the best possible quality turbo parts for your repair project? The Buy Auto Parts garage is well-stocked with the finest VW turbo and KO3 turbo replacement parts. Our impressive assortment of turbo parts means that you’ll enjoy…
    How to Install a Turbocharger in a Car

    How to Install a Turbocharger in a Car

    Turbocharger Tips
      Have you ever wanted to know how to install a turbocharger, but the task seems too daunting? Don’t wait to upgrade your turbo! Let expert mechanics at BuyAutoParts help with this step by step guide. Please note, these how to install a turbocharger instructions apply to all turbochargers and are to be used in…
    How to Diagnose a Failed Turbocharger?

    How to Diagnose a Failed Turbocharger?

    Turbocharger Tips
      Turbocharger Not Working?   A failed turbocharger can be much more than just an internal issue, the turbo failure may have occurred due to external issues. Turbochargers are designed to operate in very specific tolerances that don’t leave much room for variation. Failures can occur for a number of reasons from metal fatigue to…
    How to Diagnose a Failed Turbocharger?

    How to Diagnose a Failed Turbocharger?

    Turbocharger Tips
      Turbocharger Not Working?   A failed turbocharger can be much more than just an internal issue, the turbo failure may have occurred due to external issues. Turbochargers are designed to operate in very specific tolerances that don’t leave much room for variation. Failures can occur for a number of reasons from metal fatigue to…

    Turbocharger Repair – Shaft Play

    Turbocharger Tips
      Turbocharger shaft play is a term that applies to the actual shaft which runs between the intake and exhaust housings of a turbo. There are many types of turbochargers that each will have acceptable shaft play. Most turbo units are floating bearing turbos which means that the oil pressure is required to stabilize the…