Hello Everyone,
Im looking for a little advice. My intercooler has split (2002 1.4TDI AMF, 172000 miles). It had been whistling for 2 years on and off (didnt know the intercooler was the cause of it) but now its more like a hoover when i accelerate. No warning lights or limp home but big loss in power.
Im wondering what options for replacement exist. Cost is a factor here. The car is in good nick and Ive owned it since 40k and serviced it religiously but realistically is only worth about €500. Recently all the shock absorbers (FSDs) were replaced under warranty and new front springs (spidan) fitted. But its due a timing belt too and the gearbox is notchy as hell and sometimes very difficult to get into 3rd (have to go back to 2nd or 4th and try again). Its been remapped to about 100bhp or so i think. Last week a friend driving behind me said it was very smokey when accelerating, but maybe thats due to the then just leaky intercooler? Im in Ireland too.
Anyway. If someone could chime in with what options exist in the way of replacement intercoolers and their cost that would be really appreciated. Trying to decide whether its worth undertaking the expense of repair.
Many thanks
Nick
Im looking for a little advice. My intercooler has split (2002 1.4TDI AMF, 172000 miles). It had been whistling for 2 years on and off (didnt know the intercooler was the cause of it) but now its more like a hoover when i accelerate. No warning lights or limp home but big loss in power.
Im wondering what options for replacement exist. Cost is a factor here. The car is in good nick and Ive owned it since 40k and serviced it religiously but realistically is only worth about €500. Recently all the shock absorbers (FSDs) were replaced under warranty and new front springs (spidan) fitted. But its due a timing belt too and the gearbox is notchy as hell and sometimes very difficult to get into 3rd (have to go back to 2nd or 4th and try again). Its been remapped to about 100bhp or so i think. Last week a friend driving behind me said it was very smokey when accelerating, but maybe thats due to the then just leaky intercooler? Im in Ireland too.
Anyway. If someone could chime in with what options exist in the way of replacement intercoolers and their cost that would be really appreciated. Trying to decide whether its worth undertaking the expense of repair.
Many thanks
Nick