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by markstevieandmads
Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] gearbox oil turbi
Replies: 0
Views: 215

[Mk2] [Turbo] gearbox oil turbi

Hi

Going to be replacing the oil in my rev 2 turbo gearbox during a service.

I've got 3 bottles of mtf 94 that cost me a few quid going unused in the garage. Is it OK to use this and if so will 3l be enough?

Thanks
by markstevieandmads
Mon Aug 12, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 Turbo Battery Drain
Replies: 2
Views: 436

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 Turbo Battery Drain

Checked this morning and the battery is at 12.5v. Alarm was left off and car unlocked (locked away in garage). Got a new amp coming today so will wire that in and recheck in the morning.
Then if all OK will try again with alarm on.
by markstevieandmads
Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 Turbo Battery Drain
Replies: 2
Views: 436

[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 Turbo Battery Drain

Ive been getting a battery drain on my turbo recently. It seems to have got worse lately. Fist I thought it was the new amp I put in (actually its used) so disconnected that which helped a bit but still drained it according to my meter. So I put the meter on the battery and started pulling fuses. Th...
by markstevieandmads
Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 turbo boost
Replies: 9
Views: 664

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 turbo boost

Sorry, its already running a fcd.

It looks like its been cared for but unfortunately got no paperwork.

Anyway of telling if its got a metal head gasket without taking it apart?
by markstevieandmads
Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best oil for rev2 turbo
Replies: 7
Views: 542

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best oil for rev2 turbo

thanks

it comes up with 10w 40 semi synth.

I did read somewhere to use 5w 30 fully synth.

looks like 10w40 semi is the one to use then.
by markstevieandmads
Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 turbo boost
Replies: 9
Views: 664

[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev2 turbo boost

Hi guys

My turbo is currently running 0.8bar using an aftermarket boost controller.

I believe everything else is stock (K&n filter only and stainless exhaust).

Whst the most I can run reliably please?
by markstevieandmads
Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Best oil for rev2 turbo
Replies: 7
Views: 542

[Mk2] [Turbo] Best oil for rev2 turbo

My new rev2 turbo is due an oil change. Im also hoping this will fix the oil leak it has too (im hoping for filter).

Ive read conflicting info on the net on what oil to use.

What do you guys recommend?

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