Seat Altead 2.0 TDI DSG - Seat BKD enginge 8 years old 43k

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Tue 30 Sep 2014 15:31
Seat Altead 2.0 TDI DSG - Seat BKD enginge 8 years old 43k - DK1

How much would it cost to replace piping to the turbo as the car is 8 years old and has done 42k has had an oil change every 5k sometimes less than 5k is it worth doing?

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Tue 30 Sep 2014 16:54
Seat Altead 2.0 TDI DSG - Seat BKD enginge 8 years old 43k - RobJP

Has a garage told you it needs replacing ? If so, have they said why it needs replacing ? If it's your own idea, then why do you want to replace it ?

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Tue 30 Sep 2014 19:00
Seat Altead 2.0 TDI DSG - Seat BKD enginge 8 years old 43k - The-Mechanic

Unless there's a split in the hose(s) or the connections have worn and aren't sealing correctly, there's absolutely no need to replace them.

What makes you want to replace them anyways ?

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