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Old Apr 22, 2000 | 06:47 PM
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Is it really necessary to have a turbo timer on my 1.8T?
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Old Apr 22, 2000 | 07:08 PM
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Old Apr 22, 2000 | 08:56 PM
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Default Couldn't hurt...really depends on how patient you are...

but you've gotta wonder why the Passat has a after run coolant pump...yet the A4 does not. The words 10 Years 100,000 mile powertrain warranty come to mind

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Old Apr 22, 2000 | 11:41 PM
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Default the glowing turbo made the decision easy for me .. and what james said. it certainly doesnt hurt.

<p>99.5 1.8tqms apr and stuff
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Old Apr 23, 2000 | 08:54 AM
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I prefer having a turbo timer to either of the following scenarios: sitting in the car while I let the turbo cool down; Or not letting the turbo cool down and wondering if I'm damaging it...

And yes, you can have the turbo timer work flawlessly with your factory alarm.

$85 (HKS Turbo Timer) + Installation cost or following the installation FAQ is a small price to pay for convenience and piece of mind IMHO.
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Does Passat 1.8T have cool-down pump? Thought it was 2.8 only...
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Old Apr 23, 2000 | 02:31 PM
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I could be wrong...but why would an NA motor need a cool down pump? (NT)
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