New Volkswagen Transporter Turbo – Ref. 53149887022
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- Delivery to your garage or home, anywhere in Europe
- 12-month parts warranty
- Reconditioned and checked turbo
- Part
- Turbo
- Part type
- New turbo
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Engine
- 1.6 TD
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Equivalent references
- 53149887022, 708016-5002S
- Warranty
- 12 months
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A new turbo built for the working demands of the Transporter T3
The Volkswagen Transporter T3 fitted with the 1.6 TD engine is first and foremost a working vehicle: deliveries, equipment transport, regular runs with a full load on board or towing a trailer. This kind of use puts the turbocharger under considerable strain — it must build boost pressure quickly to cope with the load, often on short runs punctuated by frequent stops. This repeated stress, combined with sometimes irregular servicing on older vehicles, accelerates premature wear of the original turbo. Offering a new turbo for this model restores reliable performance without compromising on quality.
Compatibility with the 1.6 TD engine in the Transporter T3
This new turbo is compatible with reference 53149887022, intended for the Volkswagen Transporter T3 fitted with the 1.6 TD engine, engine code JX — a diesel unit of 1589 cm³. Before placing an order, it is essential to verify this reference directly on the old turbo or on the vehicle's identification plate, as body variants (Bus, Kasten, Pritsche/Fahrgestell) and Syncro versions may have similar but not identical specifications.
Exchange basis and warranty for this Transporter turbo
This new turbo is sold on an exchange basis: in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, return of the old turbo is required, but it is only collected after the new turbo has been delivered and fitted, so the Transporter is not left off the road. The part carries a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting being carried out by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over several instalments, in up to 10 instalments.
Advice before and after fitting
On a JX engine that is often well on in years, turbo failure is frequently caused by insufficient lubrication — degraded oil, missed oil changes, or a clogged air filter allowing contaminants to reach the compressor wheel. Before fitting, check the oil circuit, the condition of the hoses and the cleanliness of the air intake, as well as the condition of the intercooler if the vehicle is equipped with one. When starting up for the first time, pre-lubricating the turbo with oil is recommended to avoid any dry running on initial start-up, and gentle driving over the first few kilometres allows the new turbo to bed in with the engine.
A new turbo built for the working demands of the Transporter T3
The Volkswagen Transporter T3 fitted with the 1.6 TD engine is first and foremost a working vehicle: deliveries, equipment transport, regular runs with a full load on board or towing a trailer. This kind of use puts the turbocharger under considerable strain — it must build boost pressure quickly to cope with the load, often on short runs punctuated by frequent stops. This repeated stress, combined with sometimes irregular servicing on older vehicles, accelerates premature wear of the original turbo. Offering a new turbo for this model restores reliable performance without compromising on quality.
Compatibility with the 1.6 TD engine in the Transporter T3
This new turbo is compatible with reference 53149887022, intended for the Volkswagen Transporter T3 fitted with the 1.6 TD engine, engine code JX — a diesel unit of 1589 cm³. Before placing an order, it is essential to verify this reference directly on the old turbo or on the vehicle's identification plate, as body variants (Bus, Kasten, Pritsche/Fahrgestell) and Syncro versions may have similar but not identical specifications.
Exchange basis and warranty for this Transporter turbo
This new turbo is sold on an exchange basis: in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, return of the old turbo is required, but it is only collected after the new turbo has been delivered and fitted, so the Transporter is not left off the road. The part carries a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting being carried out by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over several instalments, in up to 10 instalments.
Advice before and after fitting
On a JX engine that is often well on in years, turbo failure is frequently caused by insufficient lubrication — degraded oil, missed oil changes, or a clogged air filter allowing contaminants to reach the compressor wheel. Before fitting, check the oil circuit, the condition of the hoses and the cleanliness of the air intake, as well as the condition of the intercooler if the vehicle is equipped with one. When starting up for the first time, pre-lubricating the turbo with oil is recommended to avoid any dry running on initial start-up, and gentle driving over the first few kilometres allows the new turbo to bed in with the engine.
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