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Hi, i have oil coming out of my exhaust (brand new exhaust) pipe and lots of smoke! I assume the turbo is kapput! (or at least the oil seals). The turbo is making a spinning noise as usual but obviously there is something wrong with it. So i have some options now, either to replace with new (recon) one, source a second hand one or buy a rebuild kit (cheapest). Has anyone ever used the rebuild kits? You can get them of ebay but i certainly dont want to start the job if they are not the best option. Ive never rebuilt a turbo before so dont know if its just a take it off and replace the parts job or a lot more complicated than it sounds... I can do a lot of the engine jobs as i have just put on new cylinder head, starter motor, oil pump, timing belt and the new exhaust so i dont mind tackling the turbo.
Any links or advice would be a big help.
Typical, i was just on the way to the MOT as well!!

Many thanks.
ROB
Its a kkk turbo on a 1600 TD California 1989

re-building a turbo is not for amateurs.personally i would be getting either a known good s/h one.or spending a fair bit and getting a deffo good one from..http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?k ... hop.browse

Yeah thanks. I will go for the one from Brickwerks. When you wey it all up it makes sense.
Thanks for the reply.

ROB

dont forget to ask for your club 80-90 discount..https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=52749

Hi Rob, ok have sent you the details...today. Will be purchasing tomorrow.
How much discount would i get on buying a jx 1600td 2wd turbo out of interest?
Cheers

ROB