So my car has a few little issues... I think it may be the turbo that's at
fault... the car has 330k km and I don't really know the service history all that well... for all I know it may still be the original turbo.
I have replaced the glow plugs, water pump and thermostat, fuel filter, oil and filter, fluids, all belts (including timing plus tensioer), choke cable... so a few things :wink: I also have a 2.5inch straight pipe with resonator and turn down tip.
Here's the issue... the car's exhaust smells very bad (not the usual diesel smell). Friends driving behind me say their eyes start to water.. it's very sharp. When I start the car up and put my hand under the tail pipe, small dots of oil are visible on my hand. If you let the car idle for a while, there's an oil spot on the ground!!
The turbo just hisses quietly, it doen't really sound like a typical spooling.
What seems to be the issue here? I know that the car has a slight oil leak, so that will be taken care of. Radiator needs to be replaced because it too is leaking.
If I need to replace the turbo, is it worth it to maybe get a t3 or k24?
I'm thinking of getting the 1.6 boost pin while I'm at it... and maybe get an FMIC pu on from a Sharan or Movano.
Lastly, I've read on another forum that the pump from a 1.6 is a good idea... true?
Thanks in advance!