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Oct 31, 2009 | 03:46 AM

atlarep

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I have a BMW 2004 E60 (530dA) with 140 000 Km

This week i went to a BMW dealer and they put in my car a new turbo, but when I walk on the road seems more a recovered turbo. Have I the possibility to verify if the turbo is a new or a recovered? If I disassemble any parts have i the possibility to verify this?
Thanks a lot

Rui Peralta

Oct 31, 2009 | 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by atlarep' post='1044106' date='Oct 31 2009, 01:46 PM

I don't think you should disassemble anything. Just go back and demand the information from the dealer!

Oct 31, 2009 | 10:31 AM

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A lot of the major component we buy as 'new' are rebuilt rather than brand-new. It is standard procedure especially with transmissions.

Oct 31, 2009 | 01:43 PM

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A turbo is a simple device with one moving part, actually one assembly of parts that rotates. A rebuilt turbo is probably less sinful than a rebuilt transmission.