big power loss

[s2 rich]

hi my s2 has been running ropey for a while so last weekend i took it to noble motorsport in chesterfield.i had problems accelerating it was holding back and lagging like you would not believe so i needed it sorted.Noble motorsport replaced all my vaccum hoses as they were split. the diaphram in the dump valve had also collapsed.
i changed that and guess what no better.

So this morning i phoned the chief technician at my local audi garage and he told me to take the down pipe off and there is a rod into the turbo / wastegate?? and he said if i cannot move that with my hands i need a new turbo do these symptons sound familiar hope someone can help

sorry it is so long a lot to write

[Jamo]

Take it to Greg's Dad @ Church Lane garage, only round the corner from shrewsbury in baschurch.

http://www.billsmith.co.uk/

It's where we've held garage meets and the guys there know S2's!

[newsh]

Exactly, you need to get someone who understands these cars to have a look.

[s2dude]

hi my s2 has been running ropey for a while so last weekend i took it to noble motorsport in chesterfield.i had problems accelerating it was holding back and lagging like you would not believe so i needed it sorted.Noble motorsport replaced all my vaccum hoses as they were split. the diaphram in the dump valve had also collapsed.
i changed that and guess what no better.

So this morning i phoned the chief technician at my local audi garage and he told me to take the down pipe off and there is a rod into the turbo / wastegate?? and he said if i cannot move that with my hands i need a new turbo do these symptons sound familiar hope someone can help

sorry it is so long a lot to write

Well Im no expert by any means but what the technician has told you sounds a complete load of s*** to me
From my own experience with my S2 it seems that the majority of Audi Dealerships (Not all) dont have a clue about S2's as they're "an old car now mate".....

Incidentally, how come you went to Noble's?? Last time I went there was years ago with a Pug 205 turbo technixed car (wicked fun!) and I ended up with a £700 bill and NO fix.
Was not impressed in the slightest.
Like Jamo and Newsh suggest...take it to Gregs Dads for them to fix it
Failing that...do a boost leak test as Im sure they wont have replaced your boost hoses (only vacuum hoses)

[Si Blythe]

Could be the MAF mate.

[newsh]

We suggested www.billsmith.co.uk last time you posted.

Have you tried pulling codes from the car?