Recent content by 2stageturbo

The pipe between the turbo and intercooler is all good. No issue with oil there.

I've seen this technique used in several YouTube videos. A couple of these videos were really good and very detailed. Only thing was, they all carried out this technique on petrol engines. Personally, I'm a little out of my comfort zone working on diesel engines..

I haven't gone near the intake so i'm afraid I can't say.

Thanks for the reply.. Very interesting that you mentioned this. I had been looking around at different options for the valve stem oil seal replacement. I've read and seen some techniques used to carry this out using the technique you described. Can I ask how difficult the job was, given the...

I've replaced the exhaust manifold for a new, spurious one i got from ebay. I also bought a reconditioned turbo. It's nearly 3 weeks since the new parts were installed and no difference :( So my cold start smoker continues to **** out smoke on start up. I decided to get a second opinion so...

Thanks for the reply....

Thanks for the input. Since my original post it has now started to use more oil requiring more regular top ups :( I've looked into buying a reconditioned turbo. Cheapest reputable supplier I can find is based in England but I won't get much change back from €400. With all the effort that's...

So since I've posted nothing has really changed. Same issues. Can anyone recommend a parts supplier that delivers to Ireland where I can source the following ? : 1)Exhaust inlet manifold and gasket. 2)turbo seals/gaskets - change some or all seals in the turbo ? I've done a fair bit of reading...

Drinking oil, no. Burning some oil yes. I serviced it 2 weeks ago. Oil and filter. I keep a really close eye on the oil level. Car was last serviced late December 2017 and since then has done about 4 thousand miles. Used approx a pint or slightly more of oil in topping up between services...

Hi guys. Long time lurker, 1st time poster. I've a 2008 Accord 2.2 CDTI sport GT tourer with engine code N22A1. She has 145,000 miles with a very good but not conclusive service history. So I've got the dreaded cloud of white smoke from a cold start. This is gone after a few seconds but if I...