Does turbos from i-DTEC or N22A2 fit N22A1?

[ddinchev]

So this morning my turbo started to whistle like a siren on cold start. Sign that I need a new turbo (I don't trust recycling). I was wondering if a turbo from N22A2 or i-DTEC would fit my pre-facelift N22A1 diesel. Any suggestions?

 

[F6HAD]

Nope

 

[edgeoftime]

I think you will find that they all whistle when cold, at about 1500 revs, does the noise go away when warmed up??

 

[ddinchev]

Yes, I've been driving my car for almost 100 000km (it's around 270 000km now) and I'm pretty accustomed to the whistling you are describing. But few days ago, when cold it started whistling way harder and different, like a referee whistle "firrrr". I'll get it to specialised turbo service to see my options. I hoped that I can buy a turbo from a newer car with low mileage.