Hi all,
We just returned from the South Lakes and there is a long stretch of uphill on the M6. We later lost power and broke down on the A69 and the car (Touran 2 litre TDi) would drive ok on it's own (although it guzzled a lot of oil) so the RAC towed the 'van home for us. Diagnostic checks at VW registered an 'overboost' on the turbo, which is ok again now. We are now worried that our car is not strong enough to tow our Bailey ranger 540/6 (the outfit is within the 85% ratio). Has this happened to anyone else and do you think we need to change towcar? The estimated cost of replacing the turbo if it does actually 'go' is about £1500-2000. eek!
We're thinking of changing to a new style X Trail 2 litre.
Thanks for any advice. Whilst I probably won't understand any technical info in replies my hubby will!
Angel
We just returned from the South Lakes and there is a long stretch of uphill on the M6. We later lost power and broke down on the A69 and the car (Touran 2 litre TDi) would drive ok on it's own (although it guzzled a lot of oil) so the RAC towed the 'van home for us. Diagnostic checks at VW registered an 'overboost' on the turbo, which is ok again now. We are now worried that our car is not strong enough to tow our Bailey ranger 540/6 (the outfit is within the 85% ratio). Has this happened to anyone else and do you think we need to change towcar? The estimated cost of replacing the turbo if it does actually 'go' is about £1500-2000. eek!
We're thinking of changing to a new style X Trail 2 litre.
Thanks for any advice. Whilst I probably won't understand any technical info in replies my hubby will!
Angel