SooperD Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) After fitting a new gearbox and clutch just after christmas i thought id have a few more years motoring or be able to get a half decent price on resale.. that was until yesterday when the turbo decided to go on me.. Lots of whiney noise and smoke and no boost at all .. Sad sad day for me as the car has been almost problem free the 4 and 1/2 years since ive had it (first proper UK owner apart from the dealer who go it imported for me) Been awesome to be part of this community and will be sad to see the V go as its brought me a lot of fun the last few years ive had it.. Edited July 8, 2013 by SooperD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thats sad to here dude its just a turbo would only take about an hour and about £100 + to fix then it would be good for a good few years again.Make a thread in the for sale section with pictures etc etc will sell faster then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SooperD Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Is it that easy tho ? Im undecided on what to do with it to be honest.. How much do decent turbo's go for? Im not one for fiddling under the engine so would need someone to fit it etc for me too on the cheap.. Part of me wants to keep it as its such a nice fun car to drive, but ive had it for a long time and could do with a change too.. If its cheap and easy enough to get sorted and will help it sell easier i may have to get a new turbo and do it that way. Cheers bud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Critic Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just buy a second hand turbo, there not that pricey mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Pick up a good working ct9 for about 60 quid mate. Won't take more than an hour to fit, some of the cat bolts are a bastard to get to but thats about as hard as it gets. Don't let it put you off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Turbos are well easy to fit on these don't let a turbo make you sell it as said they don't take any longer then a couple hours to change Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SooperD Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Cheers for the input guys.. Really thought i would have been looking at £500+ for a turbo fitted aswell as ive not even looked at prices etc..Think ill do some investigating before making anymore rash decisions about it.. Really dont know what to do.. Going to look at a mk5 GTI golf tomorrow. Will have a good think over it tonight as I have loved the car since ive had it. Again thanks for the encouragement peeps.. Just a kick in the nuts yesterday when it went Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patches Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 To be honest man getting the manifold and turbo off car be daunting the first time but its really not that hard. Theres a great guide on tgtt on how to do it. My main advice would be take your time, make sure the engine is warm before unbolting anything and use some wd40 (i actually prefer gt85) then use the round ends of spanners with a bar for leverage on the nuts that hold the mani onto the turbo.I've recently built a car from a bare shell stripping my old glanza and i had no real experience before hand. These cars are extremely easy to work on, highly recommend you get your hands dirty. Save u a fortune in the long run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The worse thing you will ever do is trade a glanza for a mk5 golf I work for vag and have a gti as a runner and I can tell you now they are so boring its unreal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottyb Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just get a new turbo, ask about the breaking threads etc and see if you can get one for a decent price! I saw a guy change his whole turbo kit over in a couple of hours the other day at knockhill without ramps or removing bumpers etc so it cant be that hard! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I fitted a td04 conversion on mine at week end in about 45mins on me drive way with bumper etc on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It's easy pal, so so simple a good tool set namely ratchet and adapters, extensions etc to get into the hard to get to places allow a day or two and just do it slowly over time. It shouldn't take more than a few hours but taking things slow can pay off. You'll be fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Where are u located maybe someone from ukso thats close to you could help you out. You will get a ct9 easy as stated above once its fitted you will love it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SooperD Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks all.. Theres a CT9 with decat on the for sale forums for only £75 .. Im gonna go on the hunt for some guides and see what kind of price a decent turbo is gonna set me back.. Got a guy on my street who likes to get his hands dirty and have a fiddle and said I shouldnt get rid I should get it sorted as its too nice to break up so maybe he might like a go at fitting a turbo haha.. Appreciate all your feedback guys i really do. Ive got some big decisions to make Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I'm sure some one will much in from here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I rebuild turbos for a living if you need me to take a look at it mate? Would probably be cheaper to get a second hand one though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SooperD Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for the offer Liam mate! Cant say thanks enough to all the people that have replied on here to help me out with the decision with this car.. Im gonna have a few days to think things through and also keep an eye on the forums for any CT9's that pop up.. Cheers all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Don't lose faith with it pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I posted on here a while back about a cy9 as u needed one and loads of people replied, with all decent prices also. Don't lose faith me ole fruit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottyb Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 theres a refurbed hybrid ct9 for sale for £250 atm if you fancied an upgrade as well lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan_EP82 GT Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 mate ive owned my starlet 9 months and in that time ive replaced the turbo, clutch, 2 radiators, 2 manifolds, and my engine shit itself last month but its far too much fun to sell. lol, these are one of the easiest cars to fit a new turbo because of where its located so its nothing to worry about! p.s weve had every Golf gti there is and id rather have an ep with no engine anyday!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Even fork out that little bit more and get a ready built kit with a good ct9 decat and aftermarket mani they pop up for £250 i know its more than a replacement turbo but when you factor in new gaskets and stuff plus the fact it then give you room to mod and get more power. I find standard swap out jobs boring but when your improvig your car the job satisfaction is through the roof. The worse thing you will ever do is trade a glanza for a mk5 golf I work for vag and have a gti as a runner and I can tell you now they are so boring its unreal Also this ^^ You will not come close to a starlet in any form of VW unless its a new golf R or scirrocco R the rest are just shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/67563-oem-ct9-turbomanifoldcatoil-and-water-lines/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SooperD Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Cheers for the find Stu .. As i said previously I thought the worst initially and was thinkin "I cant afford £5-600 to get this sorted im gonna have to just take a hit and get rid of it" but now im not so sure.. As for the golf's, I can see where your coming from but having driven 1 today it really was nice. Nowhere near the speed of the Starlet but still a sweet car and now I have some very big decisions to make. Thanks all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattglanza79 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Mate I live in south wales if u want me to fit it for you !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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