Okay ive got a standard Uk turbo 2000 and i'm getting a massive pressure build up in the cooling system when on boost. So much so that the coolant will leak through the top hose clamp if driven hard. I initially thought it was a head gasket failure but after looking into it and the fact that the pressure dissapears when off boost im thinking there could be a boost/pressure leak from the turbo. Im going to Blank out the Turbo from the cooling system at work next week so ill know for sure.

Im not looking for massive power and im not interested in getting the car remapped, so if the turbo does need replacing what are my Options? Will a TD04 be the best thing as it will be a straight swap or is there something similar that will push a little more power and better performance without a remap?

Cheers Laurence

 

You cant upgrade to a larger turbo without a re map.

 

Yeah i know that, im not necessarily looking for a bigger turbo or i'd go for a TD05 or something. was just thinking was there a newer version of the TD04 which would give similar results but have a better spool.

 

I will have a good td04 for sale within the next week bud if your interested. I've got a vf28 to go on as an upgrade.

 

Sounds good mate what sort of price will you be looking for it? where abouts are you?

 

I'm in Willenhall in the West Midlands mate. Just off j10 m6. I would take £50 for it mate if your interested. It's still in the car if your local I can show you it working properly lol

 

Yeah thats a bit far for me too come to get a turbo, but would be more than happy to pay for postage. Take a video of it or something and Give me a PM when its off and your ready to sell.

Cheers mate

 

Ok bud no problem then. Hopefully my turbo will be here soon.

 

Andy Forest hybrid

 

still will need mapping. Anything other than a standard like for like unit will need mapping so stick with standard

 

I have a TDo4 Hybrid for sale, it produce 255 BHP and i have the print out to prove it. Im looking for about £60 and im in surrey if thats any good for you? Coming of my 2001 wrx

 

what hybrid is this. A standard unit can make that power and more

 

Cheers mate I was thinking about a TD04 hybrid and I'm sure they can make up too 320bhp. But I'm sure ill need a Remap after fitting which I'm trying to avoid so I think it'll have to be a straight swap for another TD04.

 

No probs, let me know if change your mind ill have to double check the details but the turbo has only done about 30k miles

 

I thought the uk turbos had td05's as standard, my mates my2000 did.

I have a good td04 here from a newage wrx if thats any good £45 delivered

 

TD04 hybrid mate and you won't look back

Martin

 

I'm Tempted with a hybrid but I've just saved up enough money to rebuild the engine as I thought one of the Head gaskets had gone, so knowing my luck I'd spend my money on a hybrid and a remap and then one of my head gaskets would go and I'd be back to square one!

My hearts telling me go all out and squeeze it for more power and my heads telling me otherwise!

 

I thought they had td04 as std including the bug eye ?

 

I'm pretty sure all the uk 2000's had td04's as standard. Imports and stis had td05's I think.

 

I think you're leading yourself a merry dance.
You do have a head gasket issue !
It's practically unheard of for a turbo to pressurize a cooling system.
You'd be spending money on a turbo you don't need, so get the engine out and crack on.