If the exhaust is clogged, very little boost.
Tim Wohlford '89 golf
I'm not convinced its the "turbo" itself.
>
> Generally, a turbo just doesn't go bad in a week or two.
> It takes a while for the bearings to give out. Usually there is
> evidence leading to destruction, like a louder and louder whine coming
> from it. Or some other unusual noise.
>
> If the system is not pressurized, she will not give boost. If a hose
> cracked, came off, or similar, then no boost. The turbo could be > perfectly fine.
>
> Certainly there are some TSB's on this or other areas of failures
> rather than simply concluding the turbo unit is to blame.
>
> I would check another dealer. Sadly, most are not diesel proficient. >
> HK