It's looking positive anyway! I think with the turbo venting to atmosphere the change in pressure it was operating under caused it to pass even more oil than it was before. Having said that, a little bit of oil goes a long way so the stain on the wing might represent the amount it was passing before. I've ordered a brand new turbo from Turner Engineering. Weather permitting, I'll get it fitted on Saturday morning. As this one appears to be goosed. I'm wondering if the new one, as well as not passing oil, might create a bit more boost!Wahey progress, good solid progress. Good to hear there is finally a solution!
expansion tank has split along the seem
Bit of a blurred picture off my phone, but it does look shinyMe likey shiny new turbo
Struth man - couldn't make it up
they do seem quite determined to spoil our day sometimes
Yeah, I've bought a transparent one. Well, translucent anyway! Should be here by about WednesdayExpansion tanks have a habit of splitting from the seams. Try to buy a transparent one. They're more durable. I come from Malta, where temperatures can be hellish for engines and many a tdi was cooked due to splitting expansion tanks.
I've been meaning to do it on mine for a long time too. About 11 years according to the date on the paperworkWhich after market coolant sensor circuit are you going with ? or are you making your own ?
( this is a mod I keep meaning to do on both our 300's )
Cheers, mate.Blanked most of your recent updates but see things really have shifted along, keeping the digits crossed that in the next few weeks no more oil escapes from the sump, and it remains a time well spent outcome!