I've had my 1.3 Corsa go into limp mode twice in the past month or so, so when I had to take it to a mechanic for unrelated reasons I asked them to run a diagnostic to find out what the problem is. I was hoping it was just the EGR valve but I'm told the code reader came up with a fault code for the turbo. I'm not exactly sure what he said the problem was but he said I'd need the turbo replaced. He said it'd be about ÂŁ500 for a brand new one (not sure if that's with or without labour) which I wouldn't be surprised about as it is the turbo. I just want to make sure he isn't f*cking me over. He also said I could get a used one fitted but he never gave me a price as I won't be able to get it fixed just yet.
My question is whether the ÂŁ500 is a realistic price for a brand new turbo? If so, is it a good idea to just get a used part fitted and how much cheaper that'd be.
If it's a bad idea and I have to spend the ÂŁ500 I was thinking about getting some kind of performance (?) turbo. Obviously I don't wanna put a wind turbine in there and I'm not sure if ÂŁ500 would be enough for any kinda turbo kit anyway, but I'm just hoping for some suggestions or ideas. The engine/transmission is fully stock AFAIK so I'm not trying to make 200bhp with a huge turbo. Either something for a bit of fun, or perhaps something that's more efficient than the stock one if I must spend half a grand on the car.
Thanks!
My question is whether the ÂŁ500 is a realistic price for a brand new turbo? If so, is it a good idea to just get a used part fitted and how much cheaper that'd be.
If it's a bad idea and I have to spend the ÂŁ500 I was thinking about getting some kind of performance (?) turbo. Obviously I don't wanna put a wind turbine in there and I'm not sure if ÂŁ500 would be enough for any kinda turbo kit anyway, but I'm just hoping for some suggestions or ideas. The engine/transmission is fully stock AFAIK so I'm not trying to make 200bhp with a huge turbo. Either something for a bit of fun, or perhaps something that's more efficient than the stock one if I must spend half a grand on the car.
Thanks!
