Phase 1 volvo t4 turbo died

[t4andyb]

Hi guys...right noticed a bit of smoke from the exhaust today on my phase 1 t4...when I got home took pipes off to find sure enough oil in the turbo housing and a lot of play in the turbo shaft
Iv got a t3/t4 hybrid turbo sitting in my garage that I got cheap and had a local turbo place look at to make sure it's ok

Question is..could I use the hybrid turbo seen iv got it spare all I need to do is convert the manifold to t3 flange??

Iv also read many many mix reviews on mbc or adjusting actuator....any advise would be great

Since iv got to change turbos anyway I'm just after a bit more power
It's already got full system plus decat and filter and Its a second car

[martin_r_smith]

It's kinda pointless putting a bigger turbo on unless you can get it mapped to suit. From what I understand there aren't many options for mapping these either. A t3/4 is going to require a fair bit more fuel than your standard turbo.

[t4andyb]

It's kinda pointless putting a bigger turbo on unless you can get it mapped to suit. From what I understand there aren't many options for mapping these either. A t3/4 is going to require a fair bit more fuel than your standard turbo.


Thanks for the reply..im at a loss to what to do...14t turbos are hard to come by and I'm relutate to spend a fortune on something that's a 3rd car just for holidays and things

[Quicksilver]

Thanks for the reply..im at a loss to what to do...14t turbos are hard to come by and I'm relutate to spend a fortune on something that's a 3rd car just for holidays and things
Shame, these cars are getting rare, I regret getting rid of the wife's facelift V40 T4 auto.

[martin_r_smith]

Can't you just get your turbo rebuilt?

[t4andyb]

Can't you just get your turbo rebuilt?

I'm looking into this as we speak but again I'm not getting much change out of 300 quid if all gose well with refurb.....iv found a few td04hl 15t for sale at reasonable prices so I'm now looking into them too....