Name: Hyundai Turbochargers For Sale
Brand: Hyundai

Question 1

My Santa Fe D4HB CRDi is blowing blue smoke — is it the turbo?

Accepted Answer

Blue smoke on a CRDi diesel almost always points at the turbocharger seal. The Garrett GTB1749V VNT fitted to the D4HB 2.2 in the Santa Fe CM and DM is a known weak point — the VNT vanes carbon up, the bearing wears, and engine oil ends up in the intake. Other symptoms include loss of boost above 3,000 rpm, whining noise, and oil pooling in the intercooler pipe. Ask us for a quote on a used D4HB turbo or a reconditioned unit with a new core assembly.

Question 2

How much does a Hyundai turbocharger cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Used Hyundai turbos range from R3,500 for a small IHI RHF3 (D4FB 1.6 CRDi from i30) up to R14,500 for a Garrett GTB1749V VNT (D4HB 2.2 from Santa Fe DM). Typical ranges are R5,500–R8,500 for the H1 / iLoad Garrett GT1749V, the 1.6 T-GDI BorgWarner KP35 from Veloster and Tucson at R6,500–R10,500, and the Theta II 2.0T BorgWarner K03 from Sonata Turbo and Veloster N at R7,500–R12,500. These are indicative ranges only, not quotes; prices vary by condition, mileage, supplier and labour rate. Reconditioned units cost more than used.

Question 3

Used turbo vs reconditioned — what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

A used turbo is pulled from a donor vehicle and supplied as-is, so ask any supplier for the donor mileage and have the shaft play (axial and radial) checked. A reconditioned turbo replaces the entire core assembly (CHRA — Centre Housing Rotating Assembly) with a new shaft, bearings, seals and turbine wheel, while keeping the original cast-iron housings. For a D4HB 2.2 CRDi worth R250,000+ as a Santa Fe DM, the reconditioned option is the smarter spend — used turbos from the same engine family often have the same vane-stick problem you are trying to fix.

Question 4

Can I just swap the turbo or do I need to do the head too?

Accepted Answer

If the turbo failed gradually (boost loss, blue smoke, whining) and the engine still runs without misfire, a turbo-only swap is fine — but you must clean the intercooler and intake manifold of any oil residue, or the new turbo will eat its own oil too. If the turbo failed catastrophically (compressor wheel shrapnel went down the intake), expect a head + turbo pair replacement at minimum — the broken pieces have damaged exhaust valves and possibly bent intake valves.

Question 5

Can you supply turbos for petrol Hyundais too, or only CRDi diesels?

Accepted Answer

Both. Every D4HB / D4HA / D4CB / D4FB / D4FE Hyundai diesel has a turbo as standard. On petrol, ask us for a quote on the BorgWarner KP35 for the 1.6 T-GDI (G4FJ) in Tucson, Veloster, i30 N-Line and Elantra Sport, and the BorgWarner K03 for the 2.0T Theta II (G4KH) in Sonata Turbo and Veloster N. For older Tucson JM and Santa Fe SM diesels, ask us about Mitsubishi TD04 units.

Question 6

Can you deliver a turbo to Cape Town or Durban?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We deliver nationwide by courier from Lenasia South, including to Cape Town and Durban. Ask for a delivery quote to your town when you order. Collection from Lenasia South is also available. Call 078 574 3998 for a turbo quote.

Turbocharger / Code	Fits Models	Price Range
Garrett GTB1749V VNT (D4HB 2.2)	Santa Fe CM/DM/TM, Tucson (export), Sorento	R8,500 – R14,500
Garrett GT1749V VNT (D4CB 2.5)	H1 / iLoad TQ, Grand Starex	R5,500 – R9,500
BorgWarner KP35 T-GDI (G4FJ 1.6)	Tucson 1.6 T-GDi, Veloster, i30 N-Line, Elantra Sport	R6,500 – R10,500
BorgWarner K03 Theta II T (G4KH 2.0T)	Sonata Turbo, Veloster N, Genesis Coupe 2.0T	R7,500 – R12,500
Mitsubishi TD04 (D4EA 2.0 CRDi)	Tucson JM, Santa Fe SM, older ix35 export	R4,500 – R7,500
IHI RHF3 (D4FB 1.6 CRDi)	i30 FD/GD, Tucson 1.6 CRDi, ix35 1.6 CRDi	R3,500 – R6,500
Garrett GT1544V (D4FE 1.6 CRDi)	Creta 1.6 CRDi, i30 1.6 CRDi (later models)	R4,500 – R7,500
Reconditioned Core (CHRA only)	D4HB, D4CB, D4FB, KP35 — fits to original housings	R3,500 – R6,500

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