Quote Originally Posted by Crasher View Post
What is the engines type code? From the description it sounds like a CE?? series with the electronic turbo actuator, the diaphragms on these split. There is no alternative to taking off the turbo and having a new actuator fitted, IF you can find someone who can/will do this or if they can even get hold of an actuator. Remove the vacuum pipe to the N75 valve and suck on the pipe, i.e. the actuator it is connected to, can you draw air or is there a vacuum resistance?
So, I've sucked on the hose and there appears to be vacuum resistance. I can see the piston move as my face goes red.

In any case, if this is the problem, any ideas where I can find a garage in Europe which will know what to do. I suspect even if I brought in a new actuator and asked a random garage to fit it, I would get a blank stare.

I guess I could always take it to VW and get a whole new turbo, but that is the absolute last resort...

Here are a couple of photos of the hose connecting the actuator and the valve. There are no hose clamps on this, so I am not sure if this could be the issue?

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Cheers!