So now I have found that the pipe from the turbocharger to the intercooler has oil dripping out of it. (300Tdi) Should I worry? Someone said this could mean a problem with turbo as it should not be pee-ing oil out. On looking at the workshop manual, I see that there is a turbo oil drain...

Thanks for all replies and links etc. In case this helps anyone else, I think the poster who said that the started motor could be on its way out is closest . Reason? New battery now on. 12.7plus Voltsnight and morning. Even though engine now starting, it is sluggish when cold and I can here...

Got a brand new battery from a mate to borrow for a while (off a Range rover). Can get radio code from dealership for free (Yippee) Will shove the new one on and see if voltage drops over night. If it does I'll fit a new alternator (how cheap do you call chips?) If it is £60ish - that is...

No, when I say trouble starting, I mean on cold days, it WON'T start. Had to jump start it the other day, hence charging every night until I figure out which part to tackle first. Guess I'll check the battery drain idea (once I've figured a way of getting the radio code) Cheers anyway

I'll go have a look. Cheers Grunt.

Hi all, how you doing? So I have this lovely 1996 300Tdi, and my series landy is not used so much. But this disco is complicated (for me), luxurious, but complicated. I have searched and cannot find the answer, so here goes: Thought battery was going on poor start up. New(ish) battery...