Defender 300tdi Turbo Replacement Recmmendations?

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Originally Posted by manic

VGT/VNT. Allisport kit bolts on, controlled by boost pressure. Will deliver up to ~20psi. Although price is around 1600+postage

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Manic - if only I made a little more coin...

low income + 300tdi ownership = premature grey hair...

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Originally Posted by jboot51

option 2
maybe this....
Uprated Billet Hybrid Turbo CHRA Core 452055- Land Rover Defender Discovery Turbocharger Cartridge

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Yep. I got mine from them. On my doorstep in 4 days, and is great.

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Originally Posted by johntins

Yep. I got mine from them. On my doorstep in 4 days, and is great.

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However, you will need a kickass pair of circlip pliers. That circlip is a beast.

I see you are in Vic. If you are anywhere near me you are welcome to borrow mine.

Just installed a an allisport VGT on my 300tdi. Great improvement both low down and top end. Happy to take you for a drive if ever your in the area.

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Originally Posted by manic

Pic of small bend? I have a whistling 300tdi but ive gotten used to it.

Can you stick with what you have until you save another 600 for a VNT? The power boost will be worth the wait!

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Thanks for your reply manic.

Photo showing bent blades should appear below.

It's been like this for a few months now with no sign of getting worse but a wheel traveling as such high RPMs... I think I'd feel more comfortable with it in better nick.

And yes, VNT is on the shopping list next time round...

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If you are on a budget, just replace the cartridge. You can get a replacement for around $200.

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Originally Posted by johntins

However, you will need a kickass pair of circlip pliers. That circlip is a beast.

I see you are in Vic. If you are anywhere near me you are welcome to borrow mine.

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Thanks johntins, that's a very kind offer (and my sister lives out your way in Kallista) but I'm getting my brother/mechanic to assist and he's up in the nation's capital.

Is the circlip you speak of the big one that encircles the cartridge (see picture below taken from YouTube video)?

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The bloke in this video uses a pair of snub-nose pliers...

Thanks

megz

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Originally Posted by markb

Just installed a an allisport VGT on my 300tdi. Great improvement both low down and top end. Happy to take you for a drive if ever your in the area.

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Awesome. I will take you up on that offer markb next time i'm down on the penninsula.

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Yeah, that doesnt look good. Maybe set your vnt savings back a little and get a straight replace cartridge.

In the mean time, if you have not already done so, you can open up the exhaust and intake, push the boost towards 18psi, bigger intercooler and up the fuel.

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Originally Posted by megz

Thanks johntins, that's a very kind offer (and my sister lives out your way in Kallista) but I'm getting my brother/mechanic to assist and he's up in the nation's capital.

Is the circlip you speak of the big one that encircles the cartridge (see picture below taken from YouTube video)?

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The bloke in this video uses a pair of snub-nose pliers...

Thanks

megz

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That's the one. Thing is, he's probably already had that one out. They get buildups of rust and grime. Very stiff, and the clip itself is very strong.