2004 XC70. Turbo purchase

nealhalverson · Post by **nealhalverson** » 15 Aug 2023, 17:53

Good afternoon!
I went to a Volvo dealership to get an actual code readout and an answer to what was going on.
I have an oil leak towards the base of the engine and was told that it was coming from the turbo oil tube return ( by the seller.)
One of the many issues, unfortunately. When I took it to the dealership they said I needed to replace the turbo and all of my other issues would go away. (For the modest price of $2499.00.)
Cabin oil smell, intermittent power loss when accelerating, heavy engine oil leak.
My question is, are there any brands to stay away from? I see them priced from $214 to $1500. Any recommendations would be great.

Post by **vtl** » 16 Aug 2023, 09:18

You want Mitsubishi TD04L-14T, this is what came with the car. New one, not rebuilt. It costs around $1k and will run problem free another decade.

Other parts needed: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... 36002369kt

Also don't forget to remove the intercooler and wash it thoroughly. It is full of oil.

Post by **xHeart** » 16 Aug 2023, 11:16

vtl wrote: 16 Aug 2023, 09:18 You want Mitsubishi TD04L-14T, this is what came with the car. New one, not rebuilt. It costs around $1k and will run problem free another decade.

Other parts needed: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... 36002369kt

Also don't forget to remove the intercooler and wash it thoroughly. It is full of oil.

OK! but our OP can start here viewtopic.php?p=492723

Post by **jonesg** » 16 Aug 2023, 11:28

nealhalverson wrote: 15 Aug 2023, 17:53 Good afternoon!
I went to a Volvo dealership to get an actual code readout and an answer to what was going on.
I have an oil leak towards the base of the engine and was told that it was coming from the turbo oil tube return ( by the seller.)
One of the many issues, unfortunately. When I took it to the dealership they said I needed to replace the turbo and all of my other issues would go away. (For the modest price of $2499.00.)
Cabin oil smell, intermittent power loss when accelerating, heavy engine oil leak.
My question is, are there any brands to stay away from? I see them priced from $214 to $1500. Any recommendations would be great.

consider the dealer upcharge for the turbo, so it might be $1500, but shop labor is booked at over 6 hours due to removal of the angle gear just to gain access, so their price isn't as outrageous as it might seem. But an indie should be cheaper.

Before taking a leap either way I'd get under the car and look, or have a volvo indie assess it .
When my turbo failed the oil leaked internally producing clouds of blue smoke as it dumped oil into the cat,
After I repaired the turbo the bottom of the car was coated with oil because the drain pipe gasket was now leaking bad.
If I did it again I'd pull the angle gear and driveshaft.

Post by **abscate** » 18 Aug 2023, 04:13

Oil leaks are no reason to replace the turbo. Mitsubishi turbos are really robust and if you haven’t run it low on oil, it’s good

Post by **BlackBart** » 18 Aug 2023, 11:48

What do you all think of a remanufactured CHRA / turbo center section. You're using your original part, not some cheap knock-off, and the price is great assuming you pick a quality rebuilder. I sent my Audi A4 turbo to a place in the upper midwest (name??) and they were very good, answered questions, did some accurate measuring, polished a housing interior. New bearings and seals, new impellers, and it was a few hundred dollars.

I'll have to dig through old Audi files to find them, sorry.

Post by **jonesg** » 18 Aug 2023, 13:37

BlackBart wrote: 18 Aug 2023, 11:48 What do you all think of a remanufactured CHRA / turbo center section. You're using your original part, not some cheap knock-off, and the price is great assuming you pick a quality rebuilder. I sent my Audi A4 turbo to a place in the upper midwest (name??) and they were very good, answered questions, did some accurate measuring, polished a housing interior. New bearings and seals, new impellers, and it was a few hundred dollars.

I'll have to dig through old Audi files to find them, sorry.

Turbo center section or "cartridge" , I paid $185 , it was from the UK, at least 5 years ago. still runs fine far as I can tell.

I drive like the old man I am, if I was a tuner I'd maybe want something more. Those days are gone.

Theres different approaches , for a turbo just getting loose theres rebuild kits for around $70.
it all depends where you are in life.