Innotec 'Turbo Clean Set'

adiniwasi

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How did your mechanic get to the turbo?? Was it straight forward? Had mine in getting the timing belt done and he said he'd maybe have to take a wheel arch off to get to the turbo. Think he's just trying to charge me for more time.
 
Feb 1, 2007
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Its only the outlet elbow that needs to come off. Wheelarch off? No way. All done form underneath the car in 1 hour's labour plus 1 hour to let the cleaner soak in to the carbon.:clap:
Glynn
 

WeeJase

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Jun 2, 2001
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The inexpensive DIY method

With a cold engine, unbolt the CAT/exhaust from the turbo (3 bolts).

Liberally spray 'oven cleaner' (£4 carbon remover) into the exhaust side of the turbo.

Work the VNT mechanism for 5 minutes.

Leave for 1 hour.

Give it another spray (aerosol or foam), then work the VNT actuator lever again.

Mop up any remaining liquid

Reattach the CAT, and go for a long drive.

VNT mechanism unstuck.

Not sure if i would use oven cleaner on the CAT, maybe a citric acid cleaner etc.

where is the vnt actuator lever?
could i do this on my drive with a set of ramps?
i'm no stranger to lying on my back in the rain on my drive(friday nights mainly )
 

asthpsw

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Apr 23, 2004
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Has anyone else had this done or done it...................I've the exact same problem & I'm "getting by" by manually operating the actuator arm until its gets a bit "free" but of course this is only temporary fix.

This stuff sounds good.............£30 as Glynnd says is far cheaper than a new turbo !

Paul
 

asthpsw

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Apr 23, 2004
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Surprised if alot of guys don't get it done.......................if you take note of the number of them that have VNT turbo vanes problem.

To a degree it does sound too good to be true.


Paul
 

WeeJase

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Jun 2, 2001
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right guys.i have the exhaust off the turbo,i have sprayed in some "cleaner",where the bloody hell is the actuator lever?
 
Feb 1, 2007
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Jase it was probably the vnt you were moving but a bike pump makes it a lot easier as the vnt can be quite hard to move due to the vac unit
Glynn
 

adiniwasi

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I got this done about a month ago, lef it in with my mechanic. I noticed an immediate dirrerence and I've not gone into limp mode since, whereas before it was doing it quite a bit at higher speeds. I'm guessing though that it's really only a matter of time before it will start again, but a quick fix none the less. Deffo worth the while.
 

adiniwasi

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He charged me for 2 hours work. The gear itself cost about 30 quid if i remember correctly plus postage.
 

WeeJase

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Jun 2, 2001
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buy 5 ltrs of virosol and put it in a sprayer.touch wood it has worked on mine and it took me a couple of hours,you only need to undo 3 bolts.I went out in the car last night,and it does feel noticeable,there is definitely an improvement and a more audible turbo whistle too I think.
 

Dave H

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Mar 12, 2007
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Perth, Scotland
I was tempted to buy this product, anything that cleans like to try. I regularly use Millers Sport additive.

I have just booted my car for 500 miles. (manage 47mpg) All I can say is the car is more responsive after the booting. Doing this has cleared any doubts on whether I had issues with the turbo, sticking vanes, maf etc goodness knows how much soot was blown out...

At the weekend I added some silicon dielectric compound to the maf - so hope this also helps
 
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Dave H

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Mar 12, 2007
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Perth, Scotland
some good preventative maintenance there Dave.

I was advised by forum members, (one who is named sssstew in http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=165333) to exercise the turbo more ;) so decided to try the cheapest option: long hard drives in to free it up. (ie booted about, or should i say plenty of exercise)

I also read: http://www.innotecworld.com/t-news.aspx
and click the link too news: Audi Driver and Turbo Clean (January 08)


My Result - more responsive car, without the clean. I will still drop the Innotec literature off to my local VAG specialist and see what he says on this product ... Never say never.....
 
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