# Audi/VW Guys - 1.8T Problem

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [November 6, 2008, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539 "2008-11-06T07:39:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/41 "2008-12-08T10:13:31Z")

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i would buy this one… cheap and low miles:

[http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4643&cat=12](http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4643&cat=12)

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Morris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9a28c/32.png) [@Mark\_Morris](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark_Morris)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2008, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/42 "2008-12-08T10:17:55Z")

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I’m sure you’re taking good care of the car Zach, it’s just that you’re reaping what the previous owner has sowed.

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**Author:** ![EricS4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@EricS4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EricS4)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/43 "2008-12-08T11:46:48Z")

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> [@TBSS \> Girl in WRX?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tbss-girl-in-wrx/38690/18):
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> i would buy this one… cheap and low miles:
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> [http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4643&cat=12](http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4643&cat=12)

That looks like a good option.

You could also try contacting VAST Performance up in Detroit. They might have some used turbos laying around. It’s a great shop.  
[http://www.vastperformance.com](http://www.vastperformance.com)

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**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/44 "2008-12-08T13:44:42Z")

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> [@TBSS \> Girl in WRX?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tbss-girl-in-wrx/38690/18):
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> i would buy this one… cheap and low miles:
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> [http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4643&cat=12](http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4643&cat=12)

That is pretty good. That might be the one.

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**Author:** ![robry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/robry/32/3363_2.png) [@robry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robry)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2008, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/45 "2008-12-18T12:40:06Z")

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haha, at least you figured out the problem, that had to have been miserable. you want anything for your old one?

My buddy has a collection of beat up ones that he’s being trying to get one solid turbo out of without spending any money.

he has a kkk03 on his 3 cyl diesel tractor, I have a youtube of it haha.

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**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2008, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/46 "2008-12-18T13:03:26Z")

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> [@Modded 335i runs a 117mph/12.399 at track](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modded-335i-runs-a-117mph-12-399-at-track/39088/14):
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> haha, at least you figured out the problem, that had to have been miserable. you want anything for your old one?
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> My buddy has a collection of beat up ones that he’s being trying to get one solid turbo out of without spending any money.
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> he has a kkk03 on his 3 cyl diesel tractor, I have a youtube of it haha.

does he want more? I have a blown one or two. let me know.

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**Author:** ![robry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/robry/32/3363_2.png) [@robry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robry)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2008, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/47 "2008-12-18T13:05:15Z")

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> [@AWWW...HAPPY BIRTHDAY HoT BiMMeR Boi](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awww-happy-birthday-hot-bimmer-boi/39075/23):
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> does he want more? I have a blown one or two. let me know.

yeah let me ask him, I’m sure if its just junk he’d take it.

[ame=“[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJIliq9cq1A](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJIliq9cq1A)”]YouTube - The Lawnsmoker![/ame] :bigok:

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**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/48 "2008-12-18T13:58:38Z")

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haha

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**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/49 "2008-12-18T19:31:25Z")

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> [@Modded 335i runs a 117mph/12.399 at track](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/modded-335i-runs-a-117mph-12-399-at-track/39088/14):
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> you want anything for your old one?

Well, I think the plan now is that I’m going to buy a cartridge and just replace it, in which case I’ll need the housing. If you want what I take out, you’re more than welcome to it, but I don’t know if that’s worth anything.

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**Author:** ![robry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/robry/32/3363_2.png) [@robry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robry)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2008, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/50 "2008-12-19T07:17:12Z")

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> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/39057/17):
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> Well, I think the plan now is that I’m going to buy a cartridge and just replace it, in which case I’ll need the housing. If you want what I take out, you’re more than welcome to it, but I don’t know if that’s worth anything.

ahh, I thought you were trying to find a whole good unit, but that’s cool. thanks anyhow! 🙂 hope you get the car fixed.

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**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/51 "2008-12-19T14:51:37Z")

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I was, but they are getting snatched up right and left, and I don’t think I can wait for the “right one” anymore.

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**Author:** ![fah\_quad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ac91a4/32.png) [@fah\_quad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fah_quad)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/audi-vw-guys-1-8t-problem/200539/52 "2008-12-19T18:10:14Z")

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My GT28RS is for sale if’n you’d want it.

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