Turbo Replacement
All Services
Get in touch
You’ll get a firm quote after testing, based on how many injectors actually need replacing and your vehicle — and no work goes ahead until you’ve approved it. Call for a free quote.
- 0468 003 293
- Heatherbrae NSW
Based in Heatherbrae — servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and the Hunter.
Diesel Turbo Replacement
in Newcastle
Lost power, smoke, a new whistle or limp mode? Whether you need a like-for-like replacement or a stronger turbo for towing, we diagnose the real cause first — so the new turbo doesn’t fail the same way the last one did.
- Diagnose the cause first
- Replacement & upgrades
- Powered by Berrima Diesel
- Licence MVRL62893
- Newcastle
- Lake Macquarie
- Port Stephens
- Maitland
- Hunter Valley
The problem
A failed turbo is rarely just a failed turbo. Oil supply issues, a blocked intake, a split intercooler pipe, over-fuelling or a tired air filter can all kill a turbo — and if you bolt on a new one without finding the cause, you’ll be back. Meanwhile you’re stuck with power loss, smoke, that tell-tale whistle, or limp mode.
What we do
We diagnose first. We find out why the turbo failed, fix the underlying cause, then fit the right replacement — a quality OEM-spec unit, or a stronger turbo if you want more for towing.
The service includes:
- Full diagnosis — turbo condition and root cause
- Inspection of oil feed/return, intake, intercooler piping and tune
- Quality replacement or upgrade turbo to suit your goals
- Correct fitment and supporting checks
- Road/load test before handover
What you can expect
- The real reason it failed — so it doesn’t happen again
- Power and response back where it should be (or better, on an upgrade)
- Smoke, whistle and limp mode resolved
- For towing upgrades: properly tuned to match, safely
“Can’t speak highly enough of Stuart’s workmanship and customer service. He replaced the turbo on our diesel Ford Transit at short notice and was so straightforward and helpful. Highly recommend.”
— Francesca Irwin
How it works
- Tell us the symptoms — power, smoke, noise, limp mode, codes.
- We diagnose the cause, not just the symptom.
- We replace or upgrade, fix the cause, and test under load.
Vehicles we service
- Toyota Hilux
- LandCruiser 200 & 79 Series
- Ford Ranger
- Isuzu D-Max
- Mazda BT-50
- Holden Colorado
- Mitsubishi Triton
- Nissan Patrol
- — and most diesel 4WDs
Why Skillen
- We find why it failed before fitting a new one
- Replacement or towing upgrade — matched to how you use the vehicle
- If you upgrade, we tune to suit (via Berrima) so it’s safe and effective
- Owner-operator — Stuart does the diagnosis and the work