New Opel Meriva Turbo – Ref. 49131-06005

Diagnosing a turbo fault on an Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI before replacement

Before ordering a new turbocharger for your Opel Meriva, it is essential to confirm that the turbo itself is the faulty component and not an ancillary part of the intake circuit. On the 1.7 CDTI 100 CV engine (code Z17DTH), a gradual loss of power, an unusual whistling noise under acceleration, blue or black exhaust smoke, and an illuminated engine warning light are all characteristic signs of a turbo nearing the end of its life. Before any replacement, check for excessive play on the turbine shaft, the condition of the compressor housing (oil traces), and the integrity of the boost hoses, which are often weakened by heat on this model.

New turbo for the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI – product overview

This new turbo is compatible with reference 49131-06005, intended for the Opel Meriva fitted with the 1.7 CDTI engine producing 100 CV with an engine capacity of 1686 cm³. It is a reliable replacement solution designed to restore the vehicle's original performance in terms of boost pressure and combustion efficiency.

Engine compatibility and reference verification

This new turbo is suitable for Opel Meriva models fitted with the 1.7 CDTI 100 CV engine, identified by engine code Z17DTH. Before placing an order, we strongly recommend checking the reference printed on your old turbocharger, as several very similar variants may have been fitted to this model depending on the year of production and the engine specification.

Equivalent references

• 00860070
• 00860128
• 00860147
• 0860070
• 0860128
• 0860147
• 237187
• 49131-06005
• 49131-06007
• 57409880200
• 57409900200
• 860070
• 860128
• 860147
• 8973000921
• 8973000923
• 8973000924
• 8973000925
• 8973000926
• 8981023640
• 9008042
• 93169104
• 93169110
• 9508178
• 95518569
• 97300092
• 9730092
• 98102364
• R1630029

Exchange basis and warranty for the Opel Meriva

This turbo is sold on an exchange basis: return of the old turbo is required in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, and it is only collected after the new part has been delivered and fitted, so your Meriva is never left off the road. The part comes with a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over up to 10 instalments.

Fitting advice for the 1.7 CDTI

Before installing the new turbo, check the oil circuit (pressure, cleanliness, absence of carbon deposits in the feed hose), the condition of the air hoses between the turbo, the intercooler and the intake, and the cleanliness of the air filter. A recent oil change using the correct grade of oil is strongly recommended, as insufficient or poor-quality lubrication is one of the leading causes of premature failure on this engine. When starting up, prime the turbo with oil before the first start and avoid high revs during the first few kilometres.

This same turbo also fits

• New Opel Astra Turbo – Ref. 49131-06005
• New Opel Corsa Turbo – Ref. 49131-06005