Hi All
This fourm is great and has answered a number of questions for me having recently bought my first Renault (Megane Fidji 1.9DCI 2002). Thanks!
Problem is I'm not sure if I have just bought a complete dog as a number of problems have arisen:crying:.
I have noticed excessive oil consumption, but engine looks reasonable (no obvious leaks) and nothing dripping under car.
Only place where fresh oil can be seen is the underneath of the turbo. Having removed intercooler pipe I can see oil in the pipe and around what I understand is the condenser outlet. Local garage says the turbo is on its way out, but before I go along the expensive route of replacing the turbo can anybody advise as to whether anything can be done to save the existing unit?
I have looked at the various Turbo Diagnostic sites, and for the symptoms I have (Excessive oil consumption, oil leak at compressor and whistling turbo) they all say a number of things including air leaks, blocked oil return pipe,dirt in turbo, defective sealing rings. Is any of these more likely on this car (F9Q732)? Don't really want to replace turbo unless I have too, but I suspect that is what my garage will do if I take it to them - any advice anyone can give will make me more informed when I speak with them.
Thanks in advance!
This fourm is great and has answered a number of questions for me having recently bought my first Renault (Megane Fidji 1.9DCI 2002). Thanks!
Problem is I'm not sure if I have just bought a complete dog as a number of problems have arisen:crying:.
I have noticed excessive oil consumption, but engine looks reasonable (no obvious leaks) and nothing dripping under car.
Only place where fresh oil can be seen is the underneath of the turbo. Having removed intercooler pipe I can see oil in the pipe and around what I understand is the condenser outlet. Local garage says the turbo is on its way out, but before I go along the expensive route of replacing the turbo can anybody advise as to whether anything can be done to save the existing unit?
I have looked at the various Turbo Diagnostic sites, and for the symptoms I have (Excessive oil consumption, oil leak at compressor and whistling turbo) they all say a number of things including air leaks, blocked oil return pipe,dirt in turbo, defective sealing rings. Is any of these more likely on this car (F9Q732)? Don't really want to replace turbo unless I have too, but I suspect that is what my garage will do if I take it to them - any advice anyone can give will make me more informed when I speak with them.
Thanks in advance!