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bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1986

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

Which turbo?

My defender is in the workshop having a head gasket changed, had a phone call from the Mechanic today, I asked him to change the turbo manifold gasket for the updated one, but he’s just phoned and said the turbo has split. I presume one of the nuts must have been quite tight and its resulted in damaging the turbo manifold, so I assume I need a new turbo do I fit a standard or is it worth the upgrade and money to fit the variable vain turbo? 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

19th Dec 2023 3:24pm

nicolas0505

Member Since: 23 Dec 2020
Location: briançon
Posts: 80

Good morning
On which defender model?
td5 ,puma 2.4 or .2.2 ?

19th Dec 2023 6:00pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Looks like a TDCI, either way I would find it really difficult to say no to a VGT turbo

As long as the supporting mods are there of course (intercooler etc.).

19th Dec 2023 6:12pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2260

Worth a read of Bell auto services advice on upgrading to their VGT hybrid Turbo. They insist on a non restrictive air intake or induction system and an uprated performance intercooler, plus state to take full advantage of the turbo you will need a MAP.

https://bellautoservices.co.uk/store/defen...rid-turbo/

So that’s £500 more for the turbo, £550 for the intercooler , circa 200 to upgrade intake and £650 for the map, so circa £1900 more than a std replacement turbo.

19th Dec 2023 7:32pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1852

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

And an ageing 2.4 that has just had a new head gasket fitted?

New standard Garrett!

19th Dec 2023 8:06pm

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1986

I should have said I already have the BAS intercooler, remap and silicone hoses. & Demand exhaust with decat and sports silencer. 70k on the clock and just unfortunate with a slight weep on head gasket which on long runs would pressurise the tank 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

19th Dec 2023 8:11pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2324

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

You will be disappointed with a hybrid turbo on the TDCi engine. Stick with the original > 110 XS Double Cab

20th Dec 2023 8:54am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5868

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

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They can fail on the Tdci. I know from experience.

20th Dec 2023 9:31am

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 917

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black

I would be looking at a hybrid turbo from CR Turbos if my 2.2 needed a new unit. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

20th Dec 2023 10:13am

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1986

Spoke to Pete Bell last night who gave some real world advice on hybrids, top bloke tbh.
for the extra 15-20 bhp for me its not worth 2 thirds extra over the standard.

I think your right @hank

looks exactly the same as mine @landy andy

best place to place an order? would a return still be viable with a snapped flange? 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

20th Dec 2023 10:19am

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2324

Turbo Technics do brand new Garrett Turbo units really reasonably.

Alternatively I have a couple of spare housings if you need one FOC - see here https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic87964.html > 110 XS Double Cab

20th Dec 2023 1:40pm

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1986

Hank that would be fantastic! If I could have a housing off you it would get me going and give me a bit time for shopping around.

Where are you in gods country

drop me a message if you like, I have a physio appt in Pontypridd tomorrow and in Cardiff Friday, generally all over as a rule

Thanks 2023 Defender L663 V8
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 (gone)
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

20th Dec 2023 10:11pm

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