[c17flyer]

Folks,<br>The 13g turbo on my 97 850 w/170k on it is starting to smoke badly (blue smoke). The car has had a ECU upgrade done to it by IPD 100K ago. My question is will a 15G turbo from a 98 S70 GLT work on my car? Not a speed racer here and seldom into the boost but tired of burning oil also.<br>If so, what parts (seals, bolts etc) would be part of the replacement process?<br>Thanks.<br>John

 

[Chilled Man]

just replace the turbo housing and yes <p>do not replace your exhuast housing with the 15g since its conical compared to the 13g wich is flat flanged

 

[HayaCruza]

Re: (Chilled Man)

I didn't know they offered the 15G in 98.<br>But if they did, it should be a straight flange which would be a direct bolt up, right. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/sly.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[Big Will]

Yea the 15G wasn't offered on the 98s. If it was a 98 GLT car then it had a 13G in it, straight flanged just like your 97 so direct bolt up. <p>If you do want to upgrade to the 15G (in other words, if that's the turbo you have as a replacement) that's great and it should be no problem as long as it's also straight flanged. If it's not then just swap the exhaust housings.