Reconditioned Turbo Vs New Turbo

[javedsaleem]

My Galaxy goes into limp mode sometimes - mainly on motorway

 

I get the error code - Charge Pressure Control: Positive Deviation - http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17965/P1557/005463

 

My Mechanic has suggested I need to get my turbo reconditioned as it - he suggested Midlan Turbos

 

Its a Garrett Turbo - GT1749V - Garrett say it cannot be reconditioned, but then their own Distributor offers this service !!!

 

 

I need help on:-

 

a) whether I should get it reconditioned or not

b) would a new turbo not be better than re-conditioning the existing one

c) If I do get it re-conditioned, can anyone suggest any good company

d) can anyone suggest whether it can be any other problem

 

Thanks

[bigdave982]

Id suggest you search on here for limp mode probs/cures before shelling out on turbo:-)

[1969ghia]

Also, if it does turn out to be a faulty turbo the answer will depend on how deep your pockets are. Obviously new is going to be better than reconditioned but will also be a lot more expensive. I have heard good things about the company you mentioned.

 

Mine would go in to limp mode when going above 3000rpm in 3rd gear only, up an incline ( or with extra load on the engine ). Other than that it was good. As bigdave has said, do a search first. Could be a split vacuum hose, faulty MAF etc. If the car has been driven carefully, could well be the turbo vanes getting stuck. They need a good blast every now and again.....( Especially after my wife has been driving it! )