Freddy Freelander

Just picked up car, air Turbo hoses collapsing when revs increased. Found intake hose to have a balloon inside from the inner membrane, badly restricting air to turbo. Prognosis was it must have had a small hole in membrane which, due to high pressure, forced gas in between, causing the balloon to form over a period of time till it caused too much of a restriction. It was still up when he showed it to me. All relevant hoses replaced as they were soft. Regarding big end bearing failure old hand, no prognosis. I have had the vehicle since 60ks, serviced as per book (LR dealer). History of burst turbo hose, all hoses replaced, fuel pump failure, creep solenoid and thermostat replaced. I might point out that replacing a thermostat on a BMW td4, was quoted as being a 7hr job due to left hand drive engine in right hand drive car, so I was led to believe. (I was fortunate my mechanic had done it before, and had the special tools to do it in 3.5 hrs.). Other than brakes, batteries and Cooper tyres replaced at 148 Ks, nothing unusual. Running well now, hope this may help others. See photos below.

Conrod bearing failed at 164kms, motor reconditioned. Now problems with turbo boost pressure, turbo control solenoid replaced, little better, but still not reacting to gear selection, i.e. not changing until accelerator is pressed down very hard or in cruise when a change down is required i.e. set at 80kph, drops to 60kph before change. Boost adjusted, running well for 2 weeks then when a bit more speed is required, pedal pressure increased, no response, then pedal to the floor, 3-4 seconds later, it takes off. It is now saying that the turbo hose is being blocked and collapsing. Possible turbo (spinning) failure, costly repair or replacement? Any ideas or advice. Thanks