An aftermarket replacement turbo cartridge (the centre assembly, also called a CHRA) for the Garrett GTB2256VK turbocharger on the 3.2-litre five-cylinder TDCi diesel in the Ford Ranger PX and the Mazda BT-50, 2011 to 2015. It is the part to replace when the turbo itself has worn but its housings are undamaged. Typical signs of a worn cartridge on this engine are a loss of pulling power, slow or uneven boost, blue or grey smoke, oil in the intercooler pipes, or a whistle or siren note that rises with engine speed.
What this fits
| Make | Model | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ranger PX | 3.2 TDCi, 147 kW (SA2R, SA2S, SA2W, SAFA) | 2011 – 2015 |
| Mazda | BT-50 | 3.2, 147 kW (P5AT) | 2011 – 2015 |
Not for the facelifted Ranger from 2015 (PX2 onwards). At the facelift Ford moved the 3.2 to a different turbocharger, carrying Ford numbers that begin FB3Q-6K682, and this cartridge does not replace it. If your vehicle was built around the changeover, go by the number on the turbo rather than the year.
Cross-reference numbers
This cartridge suits turbochargers carrying any of the following numbers:
812971-0002 · 798166-0007 · 853333-5001
Making sure it is the right one
- Find the label or stamped plate on the turbocharger. It carries a Garrett number and often a Ford number.
- Check the Garrett number starts 812971, 798166 or 853333, or that the Ford number starts BK3Q-6K682.
- If the Ford number starts FB3Q-6K682, this is the later turbo and this cartridge is not the right part.
- If your engine is the 2.2 rather than the 3.2, you need the Ford Ranger 2.2 cartridge instead.
If the label on your turbo is missing or unreadable, contact us before ordering.
