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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
Posts: 48,879
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Originally Posted by kaisen
Yes, every million-mile eighteen wheeler out there has removed the turbocharger
And every 300K mile Mercedes turbodiesel has too
And the 275K mile 2001 VW Passat 1.8T in my stable only LOOKS (and acts) like it has the turbo -- the impellers were removed from the scrolls in the interest of long life
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The first 930's had valve trains fail at around 40,000 miles...diesels are also another matter.
Hey, nothing wrong with turbos or blowers if that's what you want...I just choose not to. But I do reserve the right to change my mind. 
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