mudmuncher Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi all Although my 300 tdi turbo is still pulling well there are big signs of wear !! The main problem is it's spraying oil out everywhere !! I know they do a bit but this is alot !! Right the fuel pump has been slightly tweaked and she has a large front mounted intercooler as well so what your opinions on which turbo to fit ? Standard 300 tdi garett or a hybrid turbo ??? Many thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Anyone ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 quickest cure would be a new/recon standard turbo. you say it's spraying oil out everywhere have you checked the pressurised oil feed pipe & return hose are intact & no leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi western The oil pipes are dry the oil is coming out of the turbo where the intercooler pipe is fitted so it I remove the intercooler hose and rev slightly there quite a lot of oil mists out !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inaine Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 i'd go hybrid as it sounds your trucks got the interooler etc for more ooomph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi western The oil pipes are dry the oil is coming out of the turbo where the intercooler pipe is fitted so it I remove the intercooler hose and rev slightly there quite a lot of oil mists out !!! have you cleaned the intercooler internally & the cyclonic breather on the side of the cylinder head, a small amount of oil mist isn't the end, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 The intercooler is only a few months old and the breather has just been clean when I renewed the rocker cover gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 A few guys on her have just replaced the guts of the turbo's but sounds like you're working it hard, I'd maybe consider a hybrid, but then again if the Turbo had 200k on the clock then get another standard one and see how it deals with your tweeks - doesn't sound like you've done anything outragous so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thanks for the advise guys I haven't a clue what mileage the engine has done as it's in a 1986 90 which replaced a 2.5td the mileage of the new engine wasn't recorded anywhere I have done the sensible things like cambelt etc and she gets oil changes every 4k so like you say maybe I wlill be better just getting a standard one thanks for all your help Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The Variable nozzle turbo from the 2.8 brazilian engine makes a 300tdi absolutely sing, Speak to Andy at Allisport. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Very interested in this as I have the same issues, though maybe not quite that advanced. Paddocks/MailOrder 4x4 list new Garret turbos for 395+VAT, Turbo technics do a hybrid for 495.80+VAT so not that much more expensive (OK bad enough). Some places offer a 360 deg thrust bearing too. The VNTs are probably lovely, but there is a problem with some VNTs having the vanes stick, and they are much more expensive. If your problem is just a seal, you can buy rebuild kits, but not sure how possible it is without the correct tools. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I had mine rebuilt by "the Turbo Centre" for about £180, and it was collected by their courier and delivered back in three working days. It made quite a difference to the performance of my engine, too, even though I didn't send the waste gate rod or actuator with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Cheers snagger I think that's what I will do will call the turbo centre tuesday I did call turbo technics and let a message but no one can be bothered to call back so will try the turbo centre Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Do these hybrid turbos really make that much of a difference ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 yeah mine did! I sold it and kind of wish I hadn't now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansky Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Between the Allisport VNT and the IRB Development VGT which wouid be the better model in terms of performance? How about price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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