This turbocharger is designed for the 1.8 TFSI petrol engines with 170 and 180 hp, fitted to the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf VII and Volkswagen Passat B8, depending on the production periods and engine codes listed below.
Compatibility must be confirmed using the original turbo part number d, the engine code and the vehicle’s production period.
⚠️ WARNING — IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLATION
Before installation, identify and rectify the cause of the previous failure. Check the lubrication circuit, the supply and the return lines das well as the cleanliness of the oil lines. Also check the inlet and ensure there are no foreign objects present. Carry out priming in accordance with the applicable recommendations and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. An uncorrected lubrication fault may lead to further turbocharger failure.
Check the turbo’s part number d, the original OEM and manufacturer part numbers, as well as the make, model, generation, engine type, power output, production period and engine code.. An identical engine type is not always sufficient to confirm compatibility.
⚠️ Check your turbo’s part numbers
Before ordering, compare the part number marked on your original turbo d with the part numbers listed in this specification sheet. An identical engine specification does not always guarantee compatibility.
If in doubt, contact our team with the part number from your original turbo dand your vehicle details.
ALFI TURBO specialises in the sale of turbochargers for for cars, commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural machinery and boats: new turbochargers, remanufactured units, hybrid turbochargers, Cartridge and turbocharger spare parts. Over 20,000 items are available.
The turbocharger plays a vital role in the operation and performance d of a turbocharged engine. When a turbocharger needs replacing, it is important d to identify the exact part number before ordering.
ALFI TURBO supplies turbochargers for for a wide range of makes and engine types: cars, commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, construction machinery, tractors and agricultural machinery, as well as various marine applications.
You can search for your turbo based on the vehicle or application, engine type, engine code, or directly using d an OEM or manufacturer part number found on your old turbocharger.
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View new turbochargers →A standard exchange turbo allows you to replace a turbocharger whilst returning the old part where a deposit is required. Our catalogue includes numerous part numbers for from various makes and engine types.
View standard exchange turbochargers →Hybrid turbos are designed for set-ups requiring greater air flow d and higher performance potential than a standard set-up. Specifications depend on the turbo, its tuning and the engine configuration.
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View turbo Cartridge →Our catalogue covers a wide range of d applications fitted with d a turbocharged engine.
A single engine type may have been fitted with several different turbochargers depending on theYear, power output, engine version or technical evolution.. The application alone is therefore not always sufficient for to accurately identify the correct turbo.
Before ordering, note down the part numbers shown on the identification plate d of your old turbocharger. This may be d an OEM part number or d a part number from the turbo manufacturer.
Compare these part numbers with those listed on our product pages.. If in doubt, our team can help you verify the part number you are looking for before you place your order.
A loss of power, an unusual whistling noise, oil consumption d, abnormal smoke or poor engine performance may be linked to a turbocharger fault.
However, a fault that appears to be turbo-related may also stem d from a lubrication issue, d from contaminated oil, d from a foreign object, from the intake or exhaust systems, or d from another engine peripheral component.
It is therefore important to investigate the cause of the fault before fitting a new turbo or a new Cartridge.
Since 2012, ALFI TURBO has been assisting private individuals and professionals in identifying and replacing turbochargers.
A turbocharger failure may be the result d of another engine problem. Before fitting d a new turbo or Cartridge, identify and rectify the cause of the original fault to d avoid d damaging the new part.
Do you have a turbocharger part number but can’t find the matching part? Are you unsure which part number to choose? Send us the details from your old turbo so that our team can help you identify the part you’re looking for.
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