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    300 tdi overheating and eating turbos!

    Some interesting opinions there. The turbo spins well and does expand the hoses when revved. But I have noticed the the boost doesnt seem to increase performance in comparison with the amount of whistling going on! There are no leaks on the intercooler hoses etc, so I might try bypassing the...
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    300 tdi overheating and eating turbos!

    All the hoses are also new, the only part of the induction I cant easily check is the core of the intercooler. I have a boost gauge fitted, and the turbo is showing good boost pressure (about 16psi):biggrin1: but it is connected at the compressor outlet and not at the induction manifold. Maybe...
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    300 tdi overheating and eating turbos!

    Ok, here goes............. My 97 Defender 90 has had me pulling my hair out! Basically it will start to overheat when driven 'enthusiastically' or when towing. The hotter it gets the slower it gets..... The slower it gets the more throttle is needed..... The more throttle is needed the...