2000 Volkswagen Beetle tdi dIESEL "turbo replaced?&qu

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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CHARLESK901
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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Automatic 117,00 miles
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had white smoke , no oil , filled , then more smoke all oil out tailpipe. Mechanic indicates bad "turbo" gaskets wore out allowing oil to flow thru ... says to replace "turbo" start at around $ 2000 ....
is this a VALID repair ..
as I see parts for gasket etc... but no complete turbo.
forgive my ignornace , but Im not sure
help appreciated !!
Jul 20, 2008 at 9:23 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would get a compression test done first, white smoke with a diesel is unburnt fuel normally due to a low compression, have this check first.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 21, 2008 at 5:46 AM