Turbo needs replacing (wastegate)

[Mapko]

Took my car to Essendon VW dealership to get the wastegate clip installed to fix the buzz/rattle on deceleration
However after this had been installed it reduced the buzzing to a minimal, though VW has told me that the issue was not fixed and my turbo needs replacing which they quoted me $4k. Unfortunately my warranty has run out and definitely not going to go in that direction. What kind of options would be best to solve this issue?

Purchase a 2nd hand turbo? get the turbo reconditioned or get something completely different?

My Car is at 102000Kms Golf GTi Mk6 2010, stock turbo.
If you need any additional spec info please let me know.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[h100vw]

Took my car to Essendon VW dealership to get the wastegate clip installed to fix the buzz/rattle on deceleration
However after this had been installed it reduced the buzzing to a minimal, though VW has told me that the issue was not fixed and my turbo needs replacing which they quoted me $4k. Unfortunately my warranty has run out and definitely not going to go in that direction. What kind of options would be best to solve this issue?

Purchase a 2nd hand turbo? get the turbo reconditioned or get something completely different?

My Car is at 102000Kms Golf GTi Mk6 2010, stock turbo.
If you need any additional spec info please let me know.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Has the turbo stopped working all together or just a rattle?

Gavin

[Mapko]

Has the turbo stopped working all together or just a rattle?

Gavin

The car is still running, as well as the turbo just the noise is still present.

I was looking at perhaps upgrading to a Stage 1 down the track, but I assume this wouldn't be a wise option considering the condition of the turbo ?

Cheers.

[h100vw]

The car is still running, as well as the turbo just the noise is still present.

I was looking at perhaps upgrading to a Stage 1 down the track, but I assume this wouldn't be a wise option considering the condition of the turbo ?

Cheers.

I dont think its a big deal mate. If it were my car I'd just drive it. And tune it too. I wouldn't be putting a turbo on it, until it stopped boosting.

Gavin

[Mapko]

I dont think its a big deal mate. If it were my car I'd just drive it. And tune it too. I wouldn't be putting a turbo on it, until it stopped boosting.

Gavin

Would tuning to stage 1 cause problems for the turbo with this current issue?

[Tuan]

Are you able to get a quote from a specialist for the same work and also a quote for a second hand turbo ?

[h100vw]

Would tuning to stage 1 cause problems for the turbo with this current issue?

No I don't think it would if there's just a rattle off the actuator and it still works.

Gavin

[Mapko]

Well, I'm in the process of getting my cluster lighting repaired and asked the question on reconditioning which they do.
Awaiting to get a quote this morning.
Do you guys recommend reconditioned turbos?

[AdamD]

Did the dealer actually say what's wrong with the turbo specifically? There might be more to this than a rattly actuator?

[Mapko]

Did the dealer actually say what's wrong with the turbo specifically? There might be more to this than a rattly actuator?

VW told me that the wastegate was causing the problem and couldn't be repaired. This is what was on the invoice.