Quote Originally Posted by Lucas_R View Post
If you refer to my link posted previously, you can buy a replacement wastegate for just under $700 vs multiple thousands for a new turbo. Unless you have warranty covering this repair then it would be wise to only replace the failed item.
Probably 12 or 18 months ago now we were fortunate enough to discover that the actuators were available when we needed one for the 6C GTi. It's lasted this long following replacement without further issue, but the specialist we used (local VW guru) did note there was some play in the wastegate shaft - was unable to say how long it might last. So that is certainly a consideration some might want to give if it comes between choosing to do 'just' the actuator or the complete turbo. You might be lucky like us, or you might not.