Thread: My mates Disco 4 ..... uh oh

"Ok for the first buyer , but what happens to the poor DIYer after 10 years when a turbo has a little problem.

Maybe just chuck it away.

Regards Philip A "



.... you just don't buy a used one ... ever

Problem solved

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Is yours on the way out Graeme?

It has always blown heaps of blue smoke and coughed and spluttered if wide throttle is used after light throttle cruising for a couple of hours although it doesn't seem to use any oil. The assessment is that this normally is due to the early batch of faulty turbo seals so the turbo will be replaced. Whilst I'd rather the body not be removed, its better to get the turbo replaced whilst still under warranty than have to pay for it myself in years to come.

Hi Graeme.. Would agree get it done now. Had mine changed at approx 28000k and vehicle is now much better to drive with improved fuel consumption as well. They also lifted the body and so far no unusual issues. Did have a bit of a drama in that the first replacement turbo was also faulty therefore job took an extra week as new turbo air-freighted from UK. Dealer did a good job though and now quite happy as "no smoke" screens so no embarrasment.

Regards

George

Originally Posted by games1

now quite happy as "no smoke" screens so no embarrasment.

I initially was quite embarrassed but got a bit thick-skinned about it after a while, but the coughing and spluttering and poor acceleration with the gearbox hunting between gears balked approaching traffic.

The possibility of improved drivability is encouraging as allowing the 2nd turbo to get used just before a gear change causes quite an upset with significant loss of performance for a second or 2. I was looking forward to the fix to work the 2nd turbo just a little all the time at lower revs but got the response 'What fix? Never heard of that'.

Any mechanic worth his salt will tell you that this is a problem with all new cars. Just look at the new VW's.... DSG auto's have one part number......
Regards
Robbo.

. Just look at the new VW's.... DSG auto's have one part number

yes , a friend had one go just outside warranty on his Jetta. VW picked up the parts and him the labour of about $3K. The DSG is "non servicable"

Recently he had his "blue Motion" pump go . another 3K or so.

Regards Philip A

I've got a MY10 (2009) SE.

One turbo was replaced some time ago.....no issue at all.

Had a loaner and got a car wash and vaccum....LOL!!!

Mine never smoked or coughed (had a miniscule external leak) but it does seem to drive better now.

Anybody who's concerned about getting the job done, don't be. Lots of early D4s have been fixed and I haven't read any reports on this forum of any post replacement issues.

Cheers,

Kev.

I've been dreaming of getting one of these, but after seeing these pictures, I think that I'm getting cold feet.
Might just have to stick to the TD5 and live with it's design flaws