Reconditioned Skoda Octavia Turbo – Ref. 53039880052

Diagnosing a faulty turbo on a Skoda Octavia I 1.8 T RS 180 ch before replacement

Before ordering a reconditioned turbo for your Skoda Octavia I 1.8 T RS, a thorough diagnosis is strongly recommended to avoid an unnecessary replacement. Check the boost pressure using a diagnostic tool, look for fault codes related to under-pressure, visually inspect the condition of the hoses, and check for excessive play on the turbo shaft. An unusual whistling noise under acceleration, a gradual loss of power, blue smoke from the exhaust, or abnormal oil consumption are all tell-tale signs of bearing wear or a sealing issue on this petrol engine.

Reconditioned turbo for Skoda Octavia I 1.8 T RS

This reconditioned turbo is compatible with reference 53039880052, intended for the Skoda Octavia I 1.8 T RS 180 ch petrol engine with a capacity of 1781 cm³. The engine codes covered are AUQ, ARZ, APP, JAE, AWP, AUM, AWU, AWV, BKF and BNU. Before placing your order, please check the reference number on your old turbo to confirm exact compatibility with your vehicle.

Exchange basis and warranty on this Octavia turbo

This reconditioned turbo is sold on an exchange basis: in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, return of your old turbo is required. It is only collected after the reconditioned unit has been delivered and fitted, so your Octavia is not left off the road during the process. This turbo comes with a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over several instalments, in up to 10 instalments.

Fitting advice for your Octavia 1.8T RS turbo

On this 1.8T 20V engine, the most common cause of turbo failure is sludge build-up in the oil circuit, typically brought on by excessively long oil change intervals or the use of non-synthetic oil, which can eventually block the feed pipe and starve the bearings of lubrication. Before fitting, check that the oil circuit is clean, that the feed hose running along the engine to the turbo is not kinked or pinched, and inspect the condition of the intercooler and air intake. When starting up for the first time, prime the turbo with oil before the initial engine start, then run the engine at idle for a few minutes to ensure the bearings are properly lubricated.

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