Hi all, I have had the displeasure of running a 2004 E320 CDI which has been cursed since I bought it for my wife several years ago. To cut a long story short I've thrown far more money at it than it deserves, to the point where I'm so committed to the thing I can't see it scrapped. I had a replacement engine fitted about 8 weeks ago due to a coolant hose popping off and my wife not stopping as she was on a dual carriage way causing engine meltdown. Despite some teething problems such as stuck thermostat, overfilling of oil, air con being not gassed the car was running decently. The garage did mention the boost was a bit low but they cleaned the EGR and said it was ok. The car drove as it did before so I was calling the job good enough. The repair cost about 3/4 of the cost of the car but felt worth it (just) as a case of better the devil you know.
Today the turbo has died. I was worried it was the engine and was ready to have it recovered to the garage who fitted the engine but got there and suspected turbo which was my part, not replaced by the garage. It's now in my garage and sure enough the turbo has about 1cm of free play. I'm yet to drop the oil. The engine seems to run smoothly, but very quickly huge amounts of smoke come from the exhaust with a nasty waxy smell.
I'd welcome your guidance as to whether I should just put a recon turbo on there, or even one from a breakers just to test or if it's likely to have done irreparable damage to the new engine? I'm not keen on throwing good money after a bad car, but I could perhaps get away with a quick turbo swap. I will drop oil tomorow to see if that gives me a clue.
The car has about 105k miles and was remapped by prior owner. It's also driven hard by my wife the car killer.
Today the turbo has died. I was worried it was the engine and was ready to have it recovered to the garage who fitted the engine but got there and suspected turbo which was my part, not replaced by the garage. It's now in my garage and sure enough the turbo has about 1cm of free play. I'm yet to drop the oil. The engine seems to run smoothly, but very quickly huge amounts of smoke come from the exhaust with a nasty waxy smell.
I'd welcome your guidance as to whether I should just put a recon turbo on there, or even one from a breakers just to test or if it's likely to have done irreparable damage to the new engine? I'm not keen on throwing good money after a bad car, but I could perhaps get away with a quick turbo swap. I will drop oil tomorow to see if that gives me a clue.
The car has about 105k miles and was remapped by prior owner. It's also driven hard by my wife the car killer.
