New Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
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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
- Golf
- Engine
- 1.9 TDI 90
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Equivalent references
- 454159-5002S, 038145701A, 038145701AV, 038145701AX, 038145701D, 038145701DU, 038145701DV, 038145701DX, 038145701X, 53039880015
- Warranty
- 12 months
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Why does the turbo on your Golf 1.9 TDI 90 fail?
On the Volkswagen Golf fitted with the 1.9 TDI 90 engine, the turbos on AGR and ALH blocks are particularly sensitive to oil quality. Dirty oil or oil changed too infrequently clogs the turbo's oil galleries and accelerates wear on the shaft bearings. A blocked air filter or a cracked intake hose can also cause a pressure drop that prematurely fatigues the compressor. Predominantly urban driving — with frequent stops and no engine cool-down period before switching off — also weakens this type of turbo over time.
Compatibility with your Golf
This new turbo is compatible with reference 454159-5002S, intended for Volkswagen Golf models fitted with the 1.9 TDI 90 engine, identified by engine codes AGR and ALH, in Diesel specification. Before placing any order, it is essential to check the reference on your old turbo or on the engine plate to confirm an exact match with your vehicle.
Warranty and delivery of this new turbo
This turbo is new and sold as a straightforward purchase: no unit needs to be returned, and there is no collection or return of the old turbo. A single delivery is made — your new turbo for your Golf. The part carries a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional.
Fitting advice for your Golf 1.9 TDI 90
Before fitting the new turbo, check the oil circuit (feed and return hoses), the condition of the intercooler and intake hoses, and the cleanliness of the air intake. Pre-lubricating the turbo with oil before the first start is essential to ensure immediate bearing lubrication. After fitting, monitor the first few kilometres: any unusual noise, excessive smoke or loss of power may indicate an installation fault that should be rectified promptly.
Payment for your order can be spread over several instalments — pay in up to 10 instalments — to make purchasing this new turbo for your Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 90 more manageable.
This same turbo also fits
- New Audi A3 Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New SEAT Leon Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New SEAT Toledo Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Skoda Octavia Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Volkswagen Bora Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Volkswagen Polo Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
Why does the turbo on your Golf 1.9 TDI 90 fail?
On the Volkswagen Golf fitted with the 1.9 TDI 90 engine, the turbos on AGR and ALH blocks are particularly sensitive to oil quality. Dirty oil or oil changed too infrequently clogs the turbo's oil galleries and accelerates wear on the shaft bearings. A blocked air filter or a cracked intake hose can also cause a pressure drop that prematurely fatigues the compressor. Predominantly urban driving — with frequent stops and no engine cool-down period before switching off — also weakens this type of turbo over time.
Compatibility with your Golf
This new turbo is compatible with reference 454159-5002S, intended for Volkswagen Golf models fitted with the 1.9 TDI 90 engine, identified by engine codes AGR and ALH, in Diesel specification. Before placing any order, it is essential to check the reference on your old turbo or on the engine plate to confirm an exact match with your vehicle.
Warranty and delivery of this new turbo
This turbo is new and sold as a straightforward purchase: no unit needs to be returned, and there is no collection or return of the old turbo. A single delivery is made — your new turbo for your Golf. The part carries a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional.
Fitting advice for your Golf 1.9 TDI 90
Before fitting the new turbo, check the oil circuit (feed and return hoses), the condition of the intercooler and intake hoses, and the cleanliness of the air intake. Pre-lubricating the turbo with oil before the first start is essential to ensure immediate bearing lubrication. After fitting, monitor the first few kilometres: any unusual noise, excessive smoke or loss of power may indicate an installation fault that should be rectified promptly.
Payment for your order can be spread over several instalments — pay in up to 10 instalments — to make purchasing this new turbo for your Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 90 more manageable.
This same turbo also fits
- New Audi A3 Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New SEAT Leon Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New SEAT Toledo Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Skoda Octavia Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Volkswagen Bora Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
- New Volkswagen Polo Turbo – Ref. 454159-5002S
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