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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Anyone know where to get a new turbo for my 52 reg WRX? Need one ASAP!!!!

Surely they should last longer than 3yrs????
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Mines been fine after 6 years. Try a breakers for a 2nd-hand one or ...

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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jopearson
Anyone know where to get a new turbo for my 52 reg WRX? Need one ASAP!!!!

Surely they should last longer than 3yrs????
Is it TD04

I think there is one for sale @£100 in the FS section
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Are you sure the turbo is at fault?
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Are you sure the turbo is at fault?
Think so yes - had a mechanic go out in it and he thinks same. Funny sucking like noise and serious lack of power.
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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induction problems? loose pipework somewhere?
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Checked the boost pipes under the i/c?
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Actuator arm disconnected?
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