What It Is
A brand new, 0-mile Borg-Warner replacement for the original equipment Garrett VNT-15 turbo. This is a stock-spec replacement, not a performance upgrade, built for owners whose factory turbo has failed or worn out. There's no core deposit required.
Compatibility Note for Early Cars
This is the later revision of the VNT-15. If your car was built after mid-2001, it's a direct, bolt-in install. If it was built before mid-2001, the turbo support bracket, oil return line, and oil return line block fitting need to be updated to the later version alongside the turbo, available as the ALH Turbo Retrofit Kit or as a checkout option.
What to Order Alongside It
Fitment
1998-2003 Volkswagen New Beetle, and 1999.5-2003 Golf and Jetta, with the ALH engine.
Common Questions
Do I need any other parts with this turbo?
The install kit is included. If your car was built before mid-2001, you'll also need the ALH Turbo Retrofit Kit to update the support bracket and oil return line. KermaTDI also recommends the braided oil feed line, since the factory line often breaks during removal.
Is this the same as my factory Garrett turbo?
It's a Borg-Warner built aftermarket unit, fully compatible with the original Garrett VNT-15 it replaces. It's a like-for-like stock replacement rather than a performance turbo.
Will this fit my early 1999 Beetle?
It fits, but as an early car built before mid-2001, you'll need the retrofit kit alongside it to update the support bracket and oil return line to match this turbo's later design.
Is this a used or rebuilt turbo?
No, it's a brand new, 0-mile unit from Borg Warner, so there's no core deposit required.
I want more power, not just a stock replacement. What should I look at instead?
KermaTDI offers upgrade turbos above stock output for the ALH platform. Ask about those if you're looking to gain power rather than just restore factory performance.
