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It pushes more air and fuel into the engine > more power. To achieve this there is a fan powerered by the exhaust gasses that the engine produces - hence the power for the fan (turbo) is free. Im sure someone can give a better explanation though.
Had the front bearings done on my 1.9D a few years ago - symptoms were exactly as you descibe plus asort of grumbling sound when cornering. Cost £200 at a Renault dealer - make sure you get them to replace both as (for some incalculable reason) the labour isnt much more for both sides than for...
Nick if youre still following this thread, Id be very interested in anything you have to offer for the 1.6 16v engine - my Megane Cabriolet could do with a bit more va va voom!
I think this depends on how demanding you are. For the ordinary joe (or the ordinary telford_mike for that matter) its fine. Nice sound, nice and easy to use - the steering column control is really good.
However there are lots of folk wholl doubtless be ripping the whole lot out and...