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22nd March 2018, 18:06 | #1 |
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Turbo Failure possible uncertain,Advice would be grateful
Hi, was out in my Mk 2 1.8t tourer for a ten minute round trip to the shop on the way back the temperature gauge went right to to top ,red light showing and fan came on, steam coming out of the bonnet, got home immediately, switched off , opened bonnet fan, continued to run for couple of minutes. Coolant forced out of header tank cap and hissing out of bottom right bolt of four that looks as if attaches manifold to turbo .Looks exspensive.Why would water be coming from turbo bolts if this is the problem ,and does anyone think it`s HGF? I`m thinking the worst. I haven`t attempted to start it at all. Any advice would be much appreciated,Regards Paul
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22nd March 2018, 19:19 | #3 |
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Thanks for info Klarzy, sounds terminal, had HGF go twice before and rebuilt turbo before my ownership started 5 years ago, so probably lucky I got 10k from her.Its in such good condition and wanted for nothing and is one of the best cars I have ever owned. and has one of the smoothest autoboxes I have driven, I have got to think hard about having her repaired as apart from the obvious it`s ok and I don`t really want to part company.What a decision !
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get a diesel auto version.... with a 160 map they do go well and have no such reliability issues...
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If I were to have the HGF, turbo etc repaired. does anyone know a garage in the Wisbech or surrounding area who understand these vehicles and are capable of working on them.I have not had to have anything major done on it so I stick to my regular garage for things like inlet manifold gasket which I get along with coil packs , and filters, plugs etc from DMGRS,cheers Paul
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22nd March 2018, 20:59 | #7 |
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My 1.8t has had 5 HGF's and is still on her original turbo, without repair. We are also on 197,600 miles.
There is the MG Owners Club HQ at Swavesley Cambridgeshire, they have a workshop. Or Try MJSAUTOANDMARINE.CO.UK they are fully mobile and distance no object. MJS have looked after the various MG's I have owned since 2011. Mike Stafford is the man to speak to. Or MG-Roversolutions.co. another mobile unit. Russel Walsh is the man to speak to. Or Phil Davis, Phil T4, can be found on here. Send him a PM. He is based in Milton Keynes but I'm not sure if he is mobile or not.
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Better off posting in the Technical section rather than feedback
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I bought my 1.8T with a blown turbo having already had`HGF. I bought turbo cartridge off ebay and rebuilt the turbo in situ. Very pleased with the outcome.
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