GIJOE0916

Does anyone have pictures or instructions on how to disassemble and install a new turbocharger on a 2006 Audi A3? I received the new turbocharger today and can't wait to have it installed!!!

smooth 1

its just a few bolts and a few pipes...what's to step?

GIJOE0916

?????

smooth 1

Dude...if you need a step by step to replace your turbo..you probably shouldn't be replacing your turbo....and pay a pro to do it right for you.

Broken turbo bolts suck!

GIJOE0916

Smooth1, judging by your chosen USER NAME and your replies is obvious that you have some serious growing up to do. Quit mooching from mommy or daddy and grow up! life is more than cars and some of us have a life other than being tinkering with cars DUDE!

smooth 1

LOL!! Confucius once say....."Better to remain quiet and thought a fool...then to open your mouth and prove it."

You don't know anything about me, and apparently about cars either....Mr. "does anyone have a step by step to install my new turbo?".....

I tried to give you some good advice..maybe you should go ahead and install it yourself then. Let us know how that went for ya...It should be pretty easy...seriously.....LOL.

Rdrcr

Aren't you the one with User Name GIJOE?

Never done a turbo swap on one of these cars before...but, broken turbo bolts do suck.

Mike

amit65

hi,,
1 - Before fitting the fitter should be absolutely 100% sure that there is no underlying fault that has caused the turbocharger to fail. If a turbocharger fails it may be the turbocharger - if the replacement fails there is likely to be another problem elsewhere.

2 - Remove absolutely all traces of contaminated oil, even the smallest particles of debris from the failed unit may immediately destroy the new turbocharger - this is a very common failure reason. If the oil has began to solidify the entire engine may need to be completely degreased and steam cleaned.

3 - Replace oil supply lines and fittings. These lines often become plugged with decomposed oil which restricts oil flow and drainage.

4 - Prime oil feed lines and turbocharger bearing chamber - a turbocharger running for 1 second without oil is the equivalent of running an engine without oil for 1 minute. Turn the compressor wheel a few times to distribute the oil.

5 - Make sure all openings to turbo are open and not plug or capped off - make sure that the air intake hose is fitted correctly, anything sucked into the impeller with destroy the blades. ENSURE THAT NO LOSE DEBRIS IS PRESENT INSIDE THE AIR HOSES! Remove old gasket material from the exhaust manifold, make sure there is no damage to the faces.

6 - Shut off fuel or disable ignition and crank the engine for at least 15 seconds or until oil pressure is raised.

7 - Allow engine to fast idle (1,000 RPM) for 3 - 5 minutes to seat turbo seals.

8 - Always let engine idle for 3 - 5 minutes before shut down, otherwise the turbo will continue to spin without oil lubrication and pressure.

9 - When changing oil, be sure to prime the newly replaced oil filter.

10 - Do not used silicone or thread tape

11 - If fitted with an intercooler, ensure that the unit is not contaminated with oil - this may enter the air intake causing damage to the impeller blades and internal bearings.

12 - Check engine breather system if present - if blocked the engine may use the turbocharger as a vent and force oil past the internal seals.

13 - After idling for 3-4 minutes stop the engine and check the oil level, if the oil level is such that the oil returns from the turbo back to the engine from the turbo then it is too high.